2016 Burkinabé coup d'état attempt

The 2016 Burkinabé coup d'état attempt was an attempt to overthrow the government of Burkina Faso on 8 October 2016. At least 30 ex-members of the elite presidential guard (known as the RSP) planned an attack on three locations: the presidential residence, an Army barracks, and a prison in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.[1] Two people were killed and at least ten other people have been arrested in connection with the attempt.[2][3] The attempted coup was led by Gaston Coulibaly, an ex-RSP member.[4]

2016 Burkinabé coup d'état
Date8 October 2016
Location
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Result Coup failed
Belligerents
ex-RSP members Government of Burkina Faso
Commanders and leaders
Gaston Coulibaly Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
Paul Kaba Thieba
Casualties and losses
2 killed and 10+ arrested

See also

References
  1. "Burkina Faso coup attempt thwarted government". Al-jazeera.
  2. "Burkina Faso says another coup plot foiled by authorities". Fox news.
  3. "Burkina Faso 'foils coup plot by forces loyal to Compaore'". BBC News.
  4. "Burkina Faso foiled coup attempt in early October, minister says". Reuters.


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