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Guinea-Bissau junta blocks Embaló’s planned return, citing security concerns
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· October 2, 2026
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Earlier this week, former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he would come back to Guinea-Bissau. But on Thursday, the military high command said it refused his return, citing national security, public order and the need to preserve social stability.
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Key points But on Thursday, the military high command said it refused his return, citing national security, public order and the need to preserve social stability. Earlier this week, former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he would come back to Guinea-Bissau. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Earlier this week, former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he would come back to Guinea-Bissau. But on Thursday, the military high command said it refused his return, citing national security, public order and the need to preserve social stability.
When was this published? This article was first published on October 2, 2026 by Africanews (EN) and curated for The Sahel readers.
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