Burkina Faso President Kabore reportedly detained by soldiers

Summary by Ground News

Gunshots were heard late Sunday night near the president's residence and in the early hours of Monday a battle took place at the presidential palace. Fighting began on Sunday when soldiers took control of the Lamizana Sangoule military barracks in the capital, Ouagadougou. Civilians drove into town in a show of support for the rebellion but were broken up by security forces firing tear gas. The mutiny came a day after a public demonstration calling for Kabore's resignation.

4 months ago·Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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