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The United Nations has expressed strong condemnation of the military coup in Burkina Faso and called for an immediate return to constitutional order. The UN Human Rights Office in Geneva urged the military to release President Roch Marc Christian Kabore and other detained officials. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet deplored the takeover and emphasized the need to preserve democratic and human rights gains. She emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and international human rights obligations amidst security threats and humanitarian challenges.
Tuesday, 25 January, 2022