Blaise Compaore, President of Burkina Faso challenged by protesters and the army, broke his silence Thursday night. The head of state to ensure that it will end its mandate but calls for the formation of a transitional government. I heard the message. I understood and fair measurement of high aspirations for change, said Blaise Compaoré. He said he was available to open talks for a transition period after which (he) transmit power to the democratically elected president. In this statement he allegedly made on a private television channel, Channel 3, Blaise Compaore says cancel the state of siege throughout the national territory. The president also ordered the dissolution of the government, a measure previously announced by the army in the early evening. For Thursday night, it seems that the power is in the hands of the army in Ouagadougou after the fire on the morning of Parliament and the storming of public television. At a press conference, the army announced the dissolution of the government and the National Assembly. The executive and legislative powers are assumed by a transitional body, with the goal of a return to constitutional order in a period of twelve months. A national curfew was set for 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 to preserve the safety of persons and property. The statement, read by an officer, comes from the Chief of Staff of the Armed Nabéré Honore Traore. A floating preceded the press conference. An email sent prior to the Burkinabe presidency in late afternoon AFP was not clearly authenticated by AFP. A text without official letterhead, without date, was a signature Blaise Compaore different from his usual flourish and announced the dissolution of the government. To 22 hours, we always knew where he was. The flights to Ouagadougou were canceled, but a plane took off in the afternoon.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:34:36 +0000