Armed Men Destroy Ballots, Derail Guinea-Bissau Election Results

Armed men have destroyed most ballots from Guinea-Bissau's recent election, the national electoral commission announced Tuesday. The commission stated it cannot now publish any official results. This act of destruction follows a military coup that seized power in the West African nation last week. The armed group targeted the physical vote count, effectively halting the democratic process. The commission's declaration creates further uncertainty about the country's political future. No group has yet claimed responsibility for destroying the ballots. The international community continues to monitor the situation. Guinea-Bissau has experienced multiple coups and political instability since gaining independence.