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There was a putsch in Burkina Faso. The military seized power by removing the country’s president, Roca Marc Christian Kabore. This, according to TASS, was reported by the local news portal leFaso.
Power passed to the “Patriotic Movement for the Protection and Restoration” (PDOV), led by Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba.
The military announced the suspension of the country’s constitution, the dissolution of the government and parliament, the closure of the land and air borders of Burkina Faso. A curfew has been introduced throughout the country.
The military mutinied on January 23 at several bases across the country. On Monday night, they attacked the residence of the President of Kabore. Where he is is unknown.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the military coup in Burkina Faso. UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric said Guterres was particularly concerned about the whereabouts and safety of President Cristian Cabore, as well as the deteriorating security situation. Guterres urged the leaders of the coup to lay down their arms and ensure the physical protection of the president and state institutions. The UN stresses its full commitment to maintaining constitutional order and reiterates its support for the people of Burkina Faso in their efforts to overcome the many challenges facing the country.
Source: Rosbalt
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