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Burkina Faso's government announced it thwarted an alleged coup attempt against military leader Ibrahim Traore that was planned for late Saturday. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana stated the plot involved targeted assassinations of military and civilian officials.

Burkina Faso's government announced it thwarted an alleged coup attempt against military leader Ibrahim Traore that was planned for late Saturday. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana stated the plot involved targeted assassinations of military and civilian officials.

Former transitional President Paul-Henri Damiba was accused by Burkina Faso authorities of orchestrating the plot. Damiba had overthrown elected President Roch Kabore in January 2022 before being ousted by Traore eight months later in September 2022.

Former transitional President Paul-Henri Damiba was accused by Burkina Faso authorities of orchestrating the plot. Damiba had overthrown elected President Roch Kabore in January 2022 before being ousted by Traore eight months later in September 2022.

Togo arrested Damiba on January 16 and extradited him to Burkina Faso following a formal request submitted on January 12. The extradition came with assurances that Damiba would not face the death penalty and would receive a fair trial.

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Togo arrested Damiba on January 16 and extradited him to Burkina Faso following a formal request submitted on January 12. The extradition came with assurances that Damiba would not face the death penalty and would receive a fair trial.

Charges against Damiba include embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, corruption and money laundering. Burkina Faso officials also alleged the coup plot was funded with 70 million CFA francs from neighboring Ivory Coast.

Charges against Damiba include embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, corruption and money laundering. Burkina Faso officials also alleged the coup plot was funded with 70 million CFA francs from neighboring Ivory Coast.

Some analysts expressed skepticism about the junta's claims, noting Burkina Faso announces foiled plots every four to six months without trials or convictions. Nina Wilen of the Egmont research institute called the latest allegation "very improbable."

Some analysts expressed skepticism about the junta's claims, noting Burkina Faso announces foiled plots every four to six months without trials or convictions. Nina Wilen of the Egmont research institute called the latest allegation "very improbable."

Burkina Faso is one of three West African countries led by military juntas that have withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States. The region has experienced nine military coups since 2020 amid worsening security crises.

Burkina Faso is one of three West African countries led by military juntas that have withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States. The region has experienced nine military coups since 2020 amid worsening security crises.

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