ECOWAS to deploy stabilizing force to Guinea-Bissau after coup attempt — Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo

West Africa regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Thursday it will deploy troops to Guinea-Bissau to help stabilize the country following a failed coup.

The 15-nation regional bloc, which made the decision following a summit in Ghana’s capital Accra on Thursday, did not give details on strength and when the troops will be deployed.

ECOWAS deployed a similar mission to the country from 2012 to 2020 after a coup, to help deter the military from intervening in politics and protect political leaders.

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