Gabonese military officers say the African country's borders are closed until further notice and state institutions are dissolved.
Among the soldiers were members of the Republican Guard as well as soldiers of the regular army and police officers [AFP]
"We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime", one of the soldiers said on TV channel Gabon 24, adding that he was speaking on behalf of the"Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions". Among the soldiers were members of the Republican Guard as well as soldiers of the regular army and police officers.Journalists of the AFP news agency heard gunfire in several districts of Libreville during the statement.
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