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Burkina Faso Recruits Thousands of Civilians to Help Fight Jihadists 0
- Foreign, News, Politics, World
- October 26, 2022
Burkina Faso Recruits Thousands of Civilians to Help Fight Jihadists Burkina Faso’s military rulers have launched a drive to recruit tens of thousands of civilian volunteers to help fight Islamist extremists. The commander of the force, called volunteers for the defence of the Fatherland, said the aim was to enlist 35,000 new members. Candidates will
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Burkina Faso: Military Announces Removal of Junta Leader 0
- Foreign, News, Politics
- October 1, 2022
Burkina Faso: Military Announces Removal of Junta Leader Military officers announced the removal from office of Burkina Faso’s junta leader The dismissal of Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who came to power in a coup last January, was announced in a statement read out on national television. The rebelling military also announced the closure of borders
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