Burkina Faso Leader Refuses to Quit After Day of Violence

Publisher:
Agence France-Presse
Publication Date:
31 October 2014
Tags:
Burkina Faso, Conflict, Peace and Security, Governance, Human Rights

Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore refuses to give up power but calls off a state of emergency imposed after a violent uprising against his 27-year rule that saw parliament set ablaze.

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