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Burkina Faso

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:38:55 GMT
UN Envoy on 'Good Offices Mission' to Burkina Faso
[UN News] A UN envoy will travel to Burkina Faso over the weekend on a "good offices mission" in the wake of the military coup last Sunday.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 04:59:21 GMT
'Constitutional Order' Will Be Restored When Conditions Are Right - New Military Leader
[DW] The West African country's new military leader has said constitutional order will return "when the conditions are right." The junta has also pledged to bring security to Burkina Faso.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:53:56 GMT
Coup Puts Rights At Risk - HRW
[HRW] Bamako -- Uphold Basic Protections, Restore Civilian Democratic Rule

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:25:29 GMT
U.S. Aware of Allegations of Russian Links to Burkinabe Coup
[VOA] Washington -- Reports that Russia is connected to this week's coup in Burkina Faso have made their way to the Pentagon, though U.S. defense officials decline to say whether the allegations have merit.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:37:29 GMT
Four things to know about the crisis in Burkina Faso
[MSF] Months of tension and protests in Burkina Faso culminated in a military takeover on Monday 24 January. The political crisis adds to a fragile context characterised by an ongoing conflict with a dramatic downturn in security and rocketing displa...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:45:20 GMT
European Union Threatens Consequences After Coup
[DW] The EU has said it could withdraw financial aid from Burkina Faso and hit coup leaders with sanctions if "constitutional order" is not restored.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:12:28 GMT
Crowds Rally in Ouagadougou to Cheer On Military Coup Leaders
[RFI] Supporters of Burkina Faso's new military junta rallied in the capital Ouagadougou Tuesday to celebrate the overthrow of President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:57:08 GMT
Coup in Burkina Faso Bodes Ill for Stability in West Africa
[CFR] Putschists in West Africa should not interpret initial popular support for coups as an indication that citizens no longer desire responsive, accountable governance.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:02:36 GMT
U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso - Aid Cuts Possible After Coup
[VOA] Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -- Burkina Faso's coup leaders have yet to say if they will install a civilian or military leader after deposing President Roch Kaboré, who has since resigned formally. In an exclusive interview with VOA, U.S. Ambassa...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:30:11 GMT
Who Is Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, Leader of Military Takeover?
[RFI] After a chaotic weekend of protests and a mutiny, soldiers in Burkina Faso announced on Monday evening they had taken over the country and arrested the President Roch Marc Christian Kabore. The operation was carried out under the orders of lieu...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:21:27 GMT
West African Nations See String of Coups
[VOA] Dakar, Senegal -- Burkina Faso has become the latest West African country to have its government overthrown by the military. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore is the fourth head of state removed from power by a military in the region in the ...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 04:23:41 GMT
Military Claims to Have Taken Power, Suspends Constitution
[DW] Burkina Faso's military announced on state TV that it had taken control of the country after detaining President Roch Kabore.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:25:09 GMT
Soldiers Briefly Hold 2 Journalists Reporting On Run-Up to Burkina Faso Coup
[CPJ] New York -- Authorities in Burkina Faso should ensure that journalists can report freely, safely, and without fear of arrest, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:56:09 GMT
Supporters of Burkina Faso's Military Welcome Coup
[VOA] Ouagadougou -- Supporters of Burkina Faso's military have welcomed Monday's coup, as the armed forces are seen as key in the fight against Islamist militants. Analysts say the coup and attempted assassination of deposed President Roch Kaboré r...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:53:18 GMT
UN Rights Agency Calls for Swift Return to Civilian Rule in Burkina Faso
[VOA] Geneva -- U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet has condemned the military's seizure of power in Burkina Faso and is calling for a swift return to civilian rule.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:35:34 GMT
Burkina Faso - Concerns Grow Over Recurring Coups in Africa
[Premium Times] Monday's coup in Burkina Faso was the sixth in Africa since 2020, raising fear of regression of the continent into dictatorship.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:35:22 GMT
Bachelet Deplores Military Coup in Burkina Faso
[UN News] UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet deeply deplores this week's military takeover in Burkina Faso, her office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:38:52 GMT
Burkina Faso Coup - Latest Sign of a Rise in the Ballot Box Being Traded for Bullets
[The Conversation Africa] When news broke that soldiers had mutinied in Burkina Faso, it was hardly surprising. Burkina Faso's history has been plagued by both army mutinies and military coups d'état.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:00:12 GMT
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Ravina Shamdasani
[OHCHR] The High Commissioner deeply deplores the military takeover of power in Burkina Faso yesterday. During her visit to Burkina Faso last November, she had stressed the importance of preserving the hard-won democratic and human rights gains made ...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:08:47 GMT
Tunisair Suspends Flights to and From Burkina Faso Until Further Notice
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- National carrier Tunisair announced on Tuesday the suspension, until further notice, of all its flights to and from Ouagadougou, Burkina-Faso, explaining that this decision was taken by the Burkinabe authoritie...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:01:25 GMT
International Alarm As Military Takes Charge
[RFI] Soldiers in Burkina Faso announced on state television on Monday evening that they have seized power following a mutiny. African and Western nations denounced the takeover and the EU has called for the immediate release of President Roch Marc C...

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:59:57 GMT
Burkina Faso President Kabore Detained By Soldiers
[DW] President Roch Marc Christian Kabore was said to have been detained following reports of gunfire near his home. This comes after mutinous soldiers seized a military base, stoking concerns about a military coup.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:14:22 GMT
Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore Detained - Plague of Military Coups Spreads in West Africa
[Daily Maverick] Soldiers in Burkina Faso appear to have toppled the elected government.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:30:31 GMT
U.S. Deeply Concerned About Ongoing Events in Burkina Faso
[State Department] The United States is deeply concerned by events in Burkina Faso. We note that military officers have asserted that they have dissolved the government and national assembly and suspended the constitution. We are also deeply concerne...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:51:55 GMT
Guterres Calls On Coup Leaders to 'Lay Down Their Arms'
[UN News] Following Sunday's coup in Burkina Faso carried out by sections of the armed forces, the United Nations' Secretary-General is following the developments in the landlocked West African nation with deep concern.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 04:19:55 GMT
Burkina Faso - Why Citizens Are Disenchanted With Their President
[DW] Burkina Faso's military has reportedly seized power and detained President Roch Marc Christian Kabore. The military takeover comes after months of protests over the government's failure to curb terrorist attacks.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:28:56 GMT
Burkina Faso Beat Gabon On Penalties to Progress to AFCON Quarter Finals
[CAF] The Stallions of Burkina Faso beat Gabon 7-6 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time to qualify to the quarter finals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:21:33 GMT
Heavy Gunfire Heard Near President's House, Govt Denies Reports of Coup
[DW] Reports of gunfire came hours after mutinous soldiers fired weapons at several barracks in the capital, Ouagadougou. The government had denied social media reports of a coup

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:15:04 GMT
Heavy Gunfire Heard At Military Camp
[DW] Gunshots were heard at several barracks located in the capital, Ouagadougou. The government denied social media reports that the army has seized power.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:38:25 GMT
Hundreds March in Street Protests in Burkina Faso
[VOA] Ouagadougou -- In conflict-stricken Burkina Faso, hundreds marched in cities across the country to protest insecurity and show solidarity for Mali, recently placed under sanctions by the West African political bloc ECOWAS.



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