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Burkina Faso experiences a military coup, leading to the overthrow of the provisional government. The coup leaders establish a transitional body called the "National Council for Democracy," with General Gilbert Diendéré as the head of state. The coup attempt, launched by members of the Regiment of Presidential Security, results in the detention of government officials, including the transitional President and Prime Minister.
Wednesday, 16 September, 2015