International reaction grows to the coup in Gabon

French government spokesman Olivier Veran on events in Gabon: “France condemns the ongoing military coup in Gabon.” saying.

Veran stated that France is closely following developments on the ground in Gabon, saying: “France condemns the ongoing military coup in Gabon.” He used the phrase. Veran affirmed that his country wants the results of the presidential elections in Gabon to be applied.

In a statement made by the French Embassy in Gabon on the X social network, French citizens in this country were called to stay at home due to the events taking place in Gabon.

The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Mariya Zakharova, stated that they are concerned about the situation in Gabon and that they are closely following the developments and that they hope that the situation will stabilize as soon as possible.

Zaharova stated that they consider Gabon a friendly country: “Moscow is concerned about the situation in Gabon. We continue to closely monitor developments and hope it stabilizes as soon as possible.” saying. Zaharova stated that they did not receive any notification about the injuries and deaths among Russian citizens in Gabon and she advised Russian citizens to avoid traveling to this country unless necessary.

THE PRESIDENT IS UNDER THE HOME

President Ali Bongo is reported to be under house arrest in Gabon, where a group of soldiers announced that they had seized power.

In a statement by the military administration, which calls itself the “Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions,” it was reported that President Bongo is under house arrest.
The statement said that one of Bongo’s sons was also arrested on charges of “treason.” (AA)