5 Soldiers Arrested In Failed Coup Attempt
January 07 2019
The Gabonese government says the situation is under control after a failed coup attempt by a group of junior officers, reports BBC News.
On Monday morning, five officers took over the national broadcasting service and called on the people to "restore democracy" and oust President Ali Bongo.
Calling themselves the National Restoration Council, the soldiers encouraged citizens and soldiers to join the uprising.
All five of the soldiers have been apprehended, officials said.
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