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African Union denounces “wave” of coups sweeping the continent
Feb 07, 2022 13:56The African Union (AU) has denounced a “wave” of military coups sweeping the continent recently; stressing that the military governments will not be tolerated.
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West African bloc suspends Burkina Faso after military coup
Jan 29, 2022 11:22West Africa's main regional bloc on Friday suspended Burkina Faso from its governing bodies over this week's military coup but stopped short of imposing any sanctions, its member states said in a statement.
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UN chief 'deeply concerned' over developments in Burkina Faso amid coup
Jan 25, 2022 10:54Following Sunday’s military coup in Burkina Faso, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed “deep concern” over developments in the West African country, condemning attempts to “take over a government by the force of arms.”
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Iran condemns terrorist attack in Burkina Faso
Dec 27, 2021 13:35Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned a terrorist attack that has killed dozens of people in Burkina Faso.
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Burkina Faso’s prime minister resigns amid security crisis
Dec 09, 2021 08:13Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Christophe Dabire has resigned amid a security crisis and protests calling for a government reshuffle.
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4 wounded as French soldiers open fire on Burkina Faso protesters blocking convoy
Nov 21, 2021 09:24French forces in Burkina Faso have shot and wounded several protesters blocking a French military convoy which they believed was carrying weapons for Takfiri terrorists.
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US directly interfering in Cuba’s domestic affairs by fanning protest rallies: Khatibzadeh
Nov 16, 2021 14:01Iran has slammed the United States over its blatant intervention in the internal affairs of independent and freedom-seeking countries, stating that Washington is inciting Cuban opposition groups to hold protests despite a government ban on the demonstrations.
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Gunmen kill 20 in northern Burkina Faso attack: Minister
Nov 15, 2021 14:19An attack by insurgents killed 19 Burkina Faso military police and a civilian on Sunday in the tri-border northern region where the West African nation is battling militants, Security Minister Maxime Kone said.
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12 soldiers killed in attack in northwest Burkina Faso
Aug 09, 2021 14:11At least 12 soldiers have been killed and eight others wounded in an attack in northwestern Burkina Faso, the government said.
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Thousands fled violence after Burkina Faso massacre: UN
Jun 08, 2021 17:02More than 3,300 people have fled their homes in a village in northern Burkina Faso following the country's worst massacre in six years, the United Nations said.