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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Cotonou, December 7 (Xinhua) — Benin's military announced Sunday morning on state-run Benin TV that President Patrice Talon has been "suspended from office." He was scheduled to hand over power in April after 10 years in office.
Calling themselves the "Military Committee of Reconstruction," the rebels said they had held a meeting on Sunday and decided that "Mr. Patrice Talon is relieved of his duties as President of the Republic."
Shots were heard at the Camp Guezo military base near the presidential residence in Cotonou. Local media reported that the military had seized control of the state television and radio station.
However, the presidential office stated that the head of state was safe and government forces had regained control of the situation.
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