Burkina Faso's military coup takes powerสมัครสมาชิก SLOTXOover President Cabore, dissolves parliament, suspends constitution. with a promise to return democracy in a timely manner
On January 25, 2022, the Al Jazeera news agency reported that Burkina Faso's army announced on national television that Has seized power from President Roch Mark Christian Cabore, claiming that for national security And President Cabore is incapable of uniting the country.
In a statement, the army stated that President Cabore was unable to establish national unity. including being unable to cope with the security crisis which is a serious threat to the foundations of the country
Burkina Faso's army also stated that The government and parliament were dissolved with a constitutional suspension. The junta pledged to restore democracy in a timely manner. It also announced the closure of the country's borders.
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Statement announced by a soldier in the army The order was signed by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Sandalco Damiba, believed to be the leader of the coup revolution. He was a senior commander. who has years of experience fighting extremist Muslim militants.
The announcement came a day after a group of soldiers reportedly raided the barracks. and gunfire rang out in Ouagadougou. The capital and largest city in the country
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Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General condemning the government's seizure of power by armed forces," calling the incident a "coup".
State Department spokesman Ned Price condemned the coup. and expressed great concern for the safety of President Cabore and the development of Burkina Faso including calling for a quick return to civilian rule.
