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U.S embassy lifts shelter-in-place notice for Americans in Benin Republic

 The United States Embassy in Cotonou says security
conditions in the city have returned to normal following Sunday’s attempted
coup, prompting the mission to withdraw its earlier shelter-in-place advisory
for American citizens.

 

In a statement on Monday, the embassy confirmed that
stability had been restored after a day of confusion and tension across Benin’s
commercial capital.

 

While lifting the advisory, the mission urged U.S. nationals
to remain cautious and continue monitoring developments.

 

The embassy advised Americans to avoid large crowds, steer
clear of demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay in touch with relatives
to confirm their safety.

 

“The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou assesses that the situation in
Cotonou is calm and has returned to normal. We are lifting the shelter-in-place
recommendation,” the statement read.

 

“We encourage U.S. citizens to continue taking precautions,
monitor local media, avoid crowds and demonstrations, maintain a low profile,
and notify friends and family of your safety.”

 

Cotonou witnessed dramatic scenes on Sunday, December 7,
2025, when a group of mutinous soldiers attempted to topple President Patrice
Talon’s government.

 

Residents awoke to the startling broadcast of uniformed
officers on state television announcing that the government had been dissolved
and the constitution suspended.

 

The soldiers, identifying themselves as the “Military
Committee for Refoundation,” claimed they had removed the president from office
after an unsuccessful bid to seize his residence, which was protected by loyal
forces.

 

Failing to capture Talon, they turned to the national
broadcaster in a bid to assert control and sway public support.

 

For several hours, uncertainty spread as reports emerged of
border closures and suspended political activities.

 

However, the situation shifted quickly when Interior
Minister Alassane Seidou appeared later in the day to announce that the
attempted coup had collapsed.

 

Loyalist troops regained control of key facilities, and
multiple suspects were taken into custody. At least 14 soldiers were reportedly
arrested, while others fled the city.

Source: U.S embassy lifts shelter-in-place notice for Americans in Benin Republic

 - NigerianEye
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