Roch Marc Christian Kabore

Mutinous soldiers guard the entrance of the national television station in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso president, apparently detained, calls for unity

January 24, 2022
Military

Security forces say that Burkina Faso's president, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, has been detained by soldiers. A statement was released by the president urging dialogue on Twitter, but it's not confirmed if he composed the message himself.

Burkina Faso president, apparently detained, calls for unity
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