Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government

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The whereabouts of coup leader-turned president Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba were not immediately known but a statement from his government on Facebook urged people to remain calm. Many in Burkina Faso initially supported the military takeover, frustrated with the previous government's inability to stem Islamic extremist violence.

Published 4 months ago · Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Times of India

Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government

Armed soldiers in fatigues and masks appeared on television in Burkina Faso on Friday night to confirm the ouster of President Paul-Henri Damiba, the second coup in the troubled West African country this year.

4 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

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News18 India

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Reuters

Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government

Burkina Faso army Captain Ibrahim Traore has ousted military leader Paul-Henri Damiba and dissolved the government and suspended the constitution and transitional charter, he said in a statement read on national television Friday evening.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Burkina Faso’s military leader ousted in second coup this year

Army officer Captain Ibrahim Traore has overthrown Paul-Henri Damiba, eight months after he took power

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Army officers appear on Burkina Faso TV, declare new coup

More than a dozen members of Burkina Faso's army seized control of state television late Friday, declaring that the country's coup leader-turned-president, Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba, had been overthrown after only nine months in power.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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