Burkina Faso Junta Speaks of Coup Plot
Burkina Faso junta speaks of coup plot after criticism over jihadi massacre
Burkina Faso's junta said it had uncovered an international plot to overthrow it and which included the massacre in August of hundreds of civilians by Islamist insurgents.
Burkina Faso's ruling junta claims foiling an attempt to destabilize the country
Burkina Faso’s ruling junta says it has thwarted an attempt to destabilize the African country “with the help of foreign powers.”
Burkina Faso says it has foiled plot to destabilise country
In mid-July, Burkina Faso's leader, Ibrahim Traore, stated that he has evidence of a coordinated attempt by France, supported by Benin and Cote d'Ivoire, to destabilize his country. Burkina Faso thwarted an attempt to destabilize the nation, the country’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, said on Monday evening.
Burkina Faso Junta Claims Foiled Destabilization Plot Involving Foreign Powers
Burkina Faso's ruling junta foiled an attempted destabilization plot allegedly involving foreign powers. The transitional government, in power since 2022, blames civilians and servicemen abroad for planning attacks.
Burkina Faso foiled an attempt to destabilize the country - Security minister
Burkina's Security minister accused namely 14 people of plotting the destabilization attempt. Among them junta opponents, the leader of the Jan. 2022 coup, two former ministers, two journalists. Unidentified conspirators includedWestern intelligence officials.
Burkina Faso’s ambassador to Ghana sacked by military government over coup plot involvement
The Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, Sini Pierre Sanou, has reportedly been sacked by the country’s military junta for allegedly being involved in a plot to overthrow the government of Captain Ibrahim Traore.
Burkina Faso Junta Accuses Opponents of Massacre Amid Rising Violence
Burkina Faso's junta alleges an international conspiracy to overthrow its government, attributing the recent massacre of civilians to Islamist insurgents. Critics argue the junta aims to deflect blame for deteriorating security.
Burkina's Military Govt Says Foiled Attempts To 'Destabilise' Country
Burkina Faso's military government said it had foiled "several attempts to destabilise the country" led by a former high-ranking army official who previously seized power in the West African nation.
Burkina Faso accuses Ivory Coast of plot to destabilise nation, announces BRICS bid
Burkina Faso has thwarted a major plot aimed at destabilising its security, the country’s Security Minister, Mahamadou Sana, has claimed. Speaking on state television, he said that a number of individuals residing in Ivory Coast have been implicated in these destabilisation efforts,
Jihadists step up attacks on Burkina Faso civilians - rights group
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Jihadists slit throats of 26 Christians during worship service in Burkina Faso: report
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Islamist Groups Escalate Retaliatory Attacks on Burkina Faso Civilians, HRW Says
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