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| Burning Tire Roadblock |
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| Tanks |
It is difficult to summarize the events of this past week and even more
difficult to describe the roller coaster ride of emotions they provoked.
Last Thursday September 17, the peace of this country was shaken by the
overthrow of the transitional government by the RSP Military Guard led by Gen.
Diendere.
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| Gen. Diendere |
The interim President Michel Kafando and Prime Minister Jacouba Zida
were held hostage at the presidential palace. Roads were blocked, businesses
closed, curfews issued and land and air borders secured.
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| President Kafando |
Yesterday after long negotiation, the transitional government lead by
Michel Kafando has been reinstated. Diendere has accepted responsibility for
his actions and has agreed to face the consequences and has stated regret for
the loss of life and property.
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| Sweeping Streets |
As for now, word is that elections have been moved to
November 22.
The Burkinabe were out last night sweeping the streets and slowly things
are returning to normal. You can sense the air of relief that the much greater
tragedy was averted.
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| Proud People of Burkina Faso |
Through it all we remained safe in our quiet neighborhood far away from the events of the coup.
May God continue to hold the country of Burkina Faso in the palm of his hand through the transition and election period.
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