Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government

The constitution has been suspended and the transitional charter dissolved, borders are closed indefinitely and all political and civil society activities are suspended.

Soldiers block the road to stop the advance of protesters against junta leader Paul-Henri Damiba, on a street in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso September 30, 2022.

(photo credit: REUTERS/VINCENT BADO)

ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 23:16

Updated: OCTOBER 1, 2022 00:21

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Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government

The constitution has been suspended and the transitional charter dissolved, borders are closed indefinitely and all political and civil society activities are suspended.

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