 During these events, no gunshots were fired.The public did not react strongly, which, according to the military, was a sign of approval.A provisional government was formed, composed of civilian politicians from the UDSG and BDG such as Philippe N'dong, editor of Gabon's literary review "Réalités Gabonaises"; Dr. Eloi Chambrier, Gabon's only physician; Philippe Mory, a famous Gabonese actor; and civil servant Paul Gondjout.