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October 31, 2014

Burkina Faso: Military Dissolves Gov't After Protests; President Refuses to Resign 
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In Burkina Faso, protesters opposed to the president's 27-year rule have
gathered in the capital again, a day after setting parliament ablaze.
The protests erupted over a plan by President Blaise Compaoré to extend
his rule. The military opened fire on demonstrators, and up to 30 people
have been reported killed in the unrest. President Compaoré has agreed
not to seek re-election, but he has defied calls to resign immediately.
A military spokesperson announced the current government would be
dissolved and a curfew imposed overnight on Thursday.

Military spokesperson: "The National Assembly is dissolved. The
government is dissolved. A transitional body will be set up in
consultation with all the forces of the nation in order to prepare for
the return to normal constitutional order within a period of 12 months
at the latest. A curfew is in place across the country starting today,
from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., to preserve the safety of persons and property."

 

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