NEWSFLASH - Military Coup in Mbote (Reuters)

Colonel Ijek Taseet 

From our correspondent in Bjuba

Elements of the Mbote Defence Forces have declared a military take over of the government in the interest of security and political stability. The leader of the coup, Colonel Ijek Taseet, commander of the Mbote Air Force, has issued a press statement condemning the election announced by President Mpongo earlier this week as a plot by foreign powers to destabilise the country. It is unclear as yet if the coup has the full support of the  Mbote Defence Forces.