Guinean coup leader, Mamady Doumbouya, on Monday, barred government officials from leaving the country until further notice.
Doumbouya, who was the head of the elite national army, has also ordered President Alpha Conde’s ministers, including the prime minister and top government officials, to return their official vehicles.
Doumbouya-led soldiers had on Sunday overthrew Conde’s government after hours of heavy gunfire near the presidential palace in Conakry, the country’s capital, accusing Conde’s government of “trampling on the rights of citizens” and disrespecting “democratic principles.”
He announced the closure of the country’s land borders and dissolution of government, even as the coup has met condemnation from several countries and the international community.
Antonio Guterres, the United Nations secretary-general, condemned the military takeover and called for the immediate release of Conde.
The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have also threatened sanctions.
The US state department said the coup could erode Guinea’s prospects for stability and prosperity.
