Burkina Army Seizes Power After Uprising

 



After a wide spread protest following the attempt by the legislature to amend the Constitution to allow President Blaise Compaore to run for re-election,  the Army in the West African country, Burkina Faso has seized power. Vanguard reports

The army’s seizure of power in Burkina Faso on Thursday amounted to a “coup”, an opposition leader told AFP, adding that they consider the president’s departure “non-negotiable”.

President Blaise Compaore, who has ruled the country for 27 years, “is again in the process of duping the people,” said opposition leader Benewende Sankara. “We have been saying for a long time that he must hand in his resignation. His departure is non-negotiable.”

COUP D 'ETAT: Military takes over power in Thailand

Thailand military yesterday, Thursday May 22nd announced it had taken over government in Thailand, saying it was "necessary to seize power." following the six months of political deadlock the country has faced. In a nationwide broadcast this morning, Head of Thai Army, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, made the announcement flanked by senior military officers.

"It is necessary for the Peace and Order Maintaining Command – which includes army, navy, armed forces and police – to take control of governing the country," he said