"Unnamed Congolese government sources also told AFP that Embalo was in Brazzaville. The true motives for the coup remain unclear, with speculation and conspiracy theories circulating, including that it was carried out with Embalo's blessing. The coup has sparked a wave of international condemnation, with regional leaders and the United Nations calling on Guinea-Bissau's new military leaders to restore constitutional order and allow the electoral process to complete its work."
"Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko condemned the events as a sham in remarks to lawmakers on Friday. We want the electoral process to continue, Sonko said. The [electoral] commission must be able to declare the winner. Many of Guinea-Bissau's new military leaders are close to Embalo, including General Horta Inta-A, who was named as the transitional president earlier this week, and Ilidio Vieira Te, who was appointed prime minister."
Umaro Sissoco Embalo left Guinea-Bissau after a group of military officers announced they had taken full control ahead of provisional presidential election results and initially sought refuge in Senegal. Embalo subsequently traveled to Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo, according to his chief of staff and unnamed Congolese sources. The motives for the coup remain unclear, with speculation including claims it may have had Embalo's blessing. The coup prompted international condemnation and calls from regional leaders and the United Nations to restore constitutional order and allow the electoral process to conclude. Many new military leaders are reported to be close to Embalo, and the new transitional authorities have named a government largely of his allies. The main opposition party reported an armed invasion of its headquarters in Bissau.
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