UN chief condemns Gabon coup attempt

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned on Wednesday (August 30) an ongoing coup attempt in Gabon and called on all involved to "to exercise restraint, engage in an inclusive and meaningful dialogue, and ensure that the rule of law and human rights are fully respected," U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. "He also calls on the national army and security forces to guarantee the physical integrity of the president of the republic and his family," Dujarric said. Military officers announced on national television earlier that the armed forces had taken control and placed Gabonese President Ali Bongo under house arrest. His son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, and others had also been arrested, the officers said. If successful, the Gabon coup would be the eighth in West and Central Africa since 2020 and end the Bongo family's 56-year grip on power. It follows Saturday's disputed election, whose results, including Bongo's announced victory, the military officers said had been annulled. #gabon #unitednations #coupdetat The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: https://www.youtube.com/c/nypostsports Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/ Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost