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Gabon's Military Announces Reopening of Borders With Immediate Effect

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The military that seized power in Gabon has announced the reopening of the country's land, sea and air borders, which were closed after a military takeover, starting Saturday.
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"The Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions has adopted a decision with immediate effect to open land, sea and air borders starting September 2, 2023," the military said in a statement that was read on air the Gabon 24 channel.
The military added that given the curfew from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. (17:00 - 05:00 GMT), those arriving in Gabon or wishing to leave the country are allowed to travel with a travel document.
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