Burkina Faso denies coup attempt after gunfire at barracks

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OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - The government of Burkina Faso denied that a coup attempt was under way after heavy gunfire was reported at military facilities on Sunday , following months of protests ca

lling for President Roch Marc Christian Kabore to step down.

Gunshots were also reported at the Baba Sy artillery regiment in Kaya, the nation's fifth-largest city, and at the Sangoule Lamizana base and military prison. Reuters earlier reported the gunfire. Mr Kabore maintains his faith in the army, the statement said. Eight soldiers were arrested on suspicions of an attempted coup earlier this month.

 

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