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Recent coups in West and Central Africa
Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup
Burkina Faso's army has ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly and closed the country's borders.
The whereabouts of ousted President Roch Kabore are unknown, following an Army takeover.
Burkina Faso's military appeared to seize power on Monday by arresting President Roch Kabore after mutinying in demand for greater resources in the fight against Islamist militants.
This would mark the fourth military coup in the past year in West and Central Africa, a region once known as the continent's "coup belt".
Here is a list of other recent coups:
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WHY SOLDIERS ARE MUTINYING
A spokesperson for the mutineers told journalists they were demanding "appropriate" resources and training for their fight against militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State. They demanded the resignation of the army and intelligence chiefs and better welfare for wounded soldiers and their families. The army has suffered heavy losses at the hands of the militants, who control swathes of Burkina Faso and have forced some residents to abide by their harsh version of Islamic law. Public anger erupted in November when gunmen affiliated with al Qaeda killed 49 military policemen and four civilians in an attack near a gold mine in the northern town of Inata. Burkinabes were outraged by reports that the troops had gone without food rations for two weeks.
Explainer: Why is Burkina Faso's army mutinying?
Military junta now controls Burkina Faso
Timeline: Burkina Faso from popular uprising to soldier mutinies
Protesters rally in Ouagadougou in support of mutinous troops
Burkina Faso military announces 'coup' on state TV; president's whereabouts unknown
Police and demonstrators clash in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso President Kabore ‘detained’ by mutinous soldiers
Soldiers staged a mutiny in parts of the country on Sunday as Burkina Faso continues to suffer from unrest and armed violence since 2014.
Burkina Faso’s government has dismissed reports of a coup following mutinies at several army barracks. Frustration in the West African country has grown in recent months over deteriorating security. Burkina Faso has suffered outbreaks of unrest and armed violence since 2014, when longtime President Blaise Compaore was driven from power. Here is a timeline of events leading to Sunday’s events:
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