Un Weighs In on Burkino Faso Coup
Written by Mfundo on 25 January, 2022
By: Zilungile Mkhize
The United Nations has condemned an attempted coup in Burkina Faso after the country’s president was reportedly detained following a insurrection by soldiers.
The UN’s Secretary-General, António Guterres, says he is deeply concerned by the situation in that country adding that any attempt to take over a government by the force of arms is unacceptable.
Bukina Faso’s military announced on national television that it has seized power and overthrown president Roch Kaboré. The group called Patriotic Movement has put in place an overnight curfew, stating that the government and national assembly were dissolved and the constitution suspended.
Guterres’ spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric explains.
I am following developments in Burkina Faso with deep concern & strongly condemn any attempt to take over a government by the force of arms.
Coup leaders must lay down their arms & ensure the safety of the President and the protection of the country’s institutions.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) January 24, 2022
Meanwhile, African Union Commission (AU) chief Moussa Faki Mahamat has called on the army to strictly follow their republican vocation, namely the defence of the country’s internal and external security.