China News Service, September 6 reported that on the 5th local time, after a few hours of fierce gun battle near the Presidential Palace in Guinea, a West African country, the rebel soldiers claimed that they had detained President Conte and disbanded the government.
The United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and other international organizations issued statements condemning the use of force to take over the government and demanded the release of Conte.
[The President of Guinea was detained by the military]
Earlier on the 5th, residents of the Kalum district of Conakry, the capital of Guinea, said they heard fierce gunfire.
An official said that Guinea's land and air borders have been closed.
According to the Associated Press, Conte’s whereabouts were unknown for several hours until a video appeared showing that he was detained by military personnel.
The military subsequently issued a statement saying that Conte kept in touch with his doctors, but they did not give a timetable for his release, only saying: "Everything will be fine. When the time is right, we will make a statement."
The military has announced a nationwide curfew, "until further notice," and stated that it will convene Conte’s cabinet ministers at 11 a.m. local time on the 6th. "Any refusal to attend will be regarded as a rebellion." , The country’s governor and other senior administrative officials will be replaced by the military.
[Multiple international organizations condemn the coup]
After the Guinea coup, many international organizations condemned it.
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned "any act of seizing the government by force" on social networking sites and called for the immediate release of Conte.
The AU’s rotating presidency of Congo (DRC) President Tshisekedi and AU Executive Committee Chairman Faki also condemned the coup and called for the immediate release of Conte.
The Economic Community of West African States issued a statement stating that if Guinea does not restore constitutional order, it will impose sanctions on it.
The head of EU foreign policy Borelli asked the military to "respect the rule of law, the interests of peace and the well-being of the people of Guinea."
A statement from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the coup.
[The Chinese Embassy issues an emergency reminder]
The Chinese Embassy in Guinea issued an urgent reminder on the security situation in Guinea on the 6th. The statement stated that a military coup took place in Guinea on September 5, 2021.
The coup soldiers announced the detention of President Conte, the abolition of the constitution, the dissolution of the government, the closure of the border, the establishment of the National Unity and Development Commission and the takeover of power, while calling on the people to maintain normal work and life.
The Chinese Embassy in Guinea once again reminded Chinese citizens in Guinea to stay calm, refrain from going out for the time being, pay attention to the surrounding situation, strengthen safety precautions, and get in touch with the embassy as soon as possible in case of emergency.