It seems like Burkina Faso has witnessed a coup. Reports of Protest in the capital city is eminent. The parliament building has been set on fire.
According to AFP.....
An army official claimed on Friday that Burkina Faso's embattled President Blaise Compaore had been ousted,
prompting an outburst of cheers from protesters demanding his resignation.
"As of today, Compaore is no longer in
power," Colonel Boureima Farta told tens of thousands of protesters who had gathered in front of the army headquarters.
power," Colonel Boureima Farta told tens of thousands of protesters who had gathered in front of the army headquarters.
Farta spoke to the crowd shortly after noon, hoisted on the shoulders of other officers.
Compaore, who has been in power for 27 years, on Thursday had rejected calls to step down following angry demonstrations over plans to amend the constitution to allow
him to extend his rule.
Compaore, who has been in power for 27 years, on Thursday had rejected calls to step down following angry demonstrations over plans to amend the constitution to allow
him to extend his rule.
He said he would no longer seek another term but would stay in power through 2015 under a transitional government.
Reuters reports that Omega radio also separately reported that Compaore had issued a statement announcing his resignation and saying that the head of state's position was now vacant.
Reuters reports that Omega radio also separately reported that Compaore had issued a statement announcing his resignation and saying that the head of state's position was now vacant.
Source: AFP
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