Gabon’s military rulers announced on Wednesday that they had lifted the curfew that had been in place since their August 2023 coup, allowing citizens to celebrate the upcoming holidays.
The junta, which ousted the Bongo family after 55 years of rule, removed the strict overnight curfew “until further notice,” according to an official statement.
The curfew had been enforced by the previous regime, and the military now intends to maintain order and security under the rule of law.
Recently, police had arrested dozens of young people in Libreville for violating the curfew.
Reports indicate that some detainees had their heads shaved as punishment for the offense.
In a decree broadcast on national television, the junta emphasized that the defense and security forces would continue to ensure law and order across the country.
The move to lift the curfew comes just days after a police crackdown operation that sparked heavy criticism on social media.
