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Guinea-Bissau Supreme Court bars main opposition from legislative vote

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A political wrangle is brewing in Guinea-Bissau following the Supreme Court's decision to exclude the main opposition coalition from participating in the upcoming legislative elections.

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  • Guinea-Bissau's Supreme Court has excluded the main opposition coalition from the legislative elections. 6s
  • The Paitera-Ranka coalition was barred due to a late submission of candidate names. 19s
  • Coalition leader Domingos Simio Pereira is seeking clarification from the court. 23s
  • Pereira has also submitted his candidacy for the presidency, challenging incumbent Umaru Sissoko Mbalo. 44s
  • Pereira recently returned to Guinea-Bissau after spending nine months abroad. 1m 0s
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