Stories from Guinea-Bissau

They allege that prosecutors who took a clear position were threatened and removed from the case. Xima has been detained for more than 650 days.

Guinean President Elidio Vieratesco held a press conference stating that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló could return to the country because his protection is guaranteed. The statement comes from the military group that deposed the former head of state.

Simões Pereira, the former Prime Minister and President of the Parliament of Quinance, has been detained by military forces in Guinea-Bissau. Pereira is a leader of the PIGC party.

Military forces arrested Domingo Simões Pereira, the former Prime Minister and leader of the PIGC, in Guinea-Bissau. The arrest follows the coup that occurred on November 26. Pereira also serves as the President of the Parliament of Quinancea.