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G. Bissau troops stage coup attempt ahead of vote

Guinea-Bissau troops staged an attempted coup late Thursday, attacking the prime minister's residence, arresting politicians and seizing the ruling party headquarters and the national radio station.
 

G.Bissau troops stage coup attempt ahead of vote

Guinea-Bissau troops staged an attemped coup, attacking the prime minister's residence, arresting politicians and seizing the ruling party headquarters and the national radio station.
 

Guinea-Bissau coup attempt, attack on PM residence

Guinea-Bissau troops staged a coup attempt, attacking the prime minister's residence, arresting politicians and taking over the ruling party headquarters amid a media blackout.
 

Guinea-Bissau says it has thwarted coup attempt

Guinea-Bissau says it has thwarted coup attempt, presidential candidate killed. Authorities in Guinea-Bissau said Friday they foiled an attempted coup, and security forces killed two people allegedly involved, including a candidate in the West African nation's upcoming presidential ballot.
 

Prominent Guinea-Bissau lawyer tortured: source

One of Guinea-Bissau's most prominent lawyers has been taken to hospital after being tortured in detention, a medical source told AFP Tuesday.