01 Dec 2023 | 03:22 AM UTC
Guinea-Bissau: Reports of gunfire near military barracks in Bissau as of early Dec. 1
Reports of gunfire near military barracks in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, as of early Dec. 1. Heightened security likely. Exercise caution.
Reports indicate an ongoing gunfight near a military barracks in southern Bissau as of early Dec. 1. The nature of the incident is not immediately clear. However, several media outlets suggest a group of soldiers had attempted to free a minister who was in police custody late the previous day; the assailants are reportedly sheltering in the barracks. There have been no initial reports of casualties. It is also unclear if the group had successfully released the minister.
Heightened security and business and transport disruptions are likely across the capital in the coming hours as security operations continue.
Exercise extreme caution if operating in Bissau. Heed all official directives. Avoid government buildings, security installations, and large concentrations of police and soldiers. Monitor developments closely with a trusted contact. Maintain contact with diplomatic representations.
