In the West African country of Burkina Faso, there has been a military coup for the second time in a year.
A faction of the military, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, overthrew another military leader, Paul Henry Dimiba, in a coup d’état, dissolved the interim government, and suspended the constitution.
Rebel Captain Ibrahim Traor appeared on state TV and radio after seizing power on Friday with pro-military officers holding guns and covering their faces with masks.
Addressing the nation, he said that his group has decided to remove Paul Henry for failing to control the worsening law and order situation in the country and that he should fulfill his responsibilities to ensure peace and security in the country. will do
Rebel Captain Ibrahim was previously the head of the special forces unit “Cobra” in the northern region of Kaya.
Paul Henry seized power on January 24 this year by overthrowing the former President Roach Kabore and he also cited the precarious security situation in the country as the reason for his move and said that he would restore law and order.
It should be noted that several rebel groups are active in Burkina Faso, some of which are affiliated with al-Qaeda and ISIS, 40 percent of Burkina Faso is outside the state’s control, and there is growing desperation regarding security in the country. .
