Leaders Detained in Guinea-Bissau Amidst Corruption Probe
In a recent development in Guinea-Bissau, Finance Minister Souleiman Seidi and Secretary of State for the Treasury António Monteiro were arrested during an anti-corruption inquiry into a $10m state funds withdrawal.
The opposition alleges connections between the companies involved and the government.
After being detained, National Guard soldiers rescued the officials, leading to heightened tensions.
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is away, and regional forces are patrolling the streets.
Guinea-Bissau, known for political instability, faces a complex situation with unresolved questions. (Source: BBC)
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