Burkina Faso's Army Attempts To Disarm Coup Leaders And Rebel Soldiers

Reuters: Burkina Faso army moves on capital to disarm coup leaders

Military heads in Burkina Faso said on Monday that the West African nation's armed forces were converging in the capital Ouagadougou to disarm the elite presidential guard "without bloodshed".

The 1,200-member unit staged a coup on Wednesday, taking hostage the interim president and members of the government just weeks before Oct. 11 polls meant to restore democracy following last year's overthrow of longtime leader Blaise Compaore.

"We ask them to immediately lay down their arms and go to Camp Sangoule Lamizana," read the statement signed by several military chiefs, referring to a barracks in Ouagadougou.

"They and their families will be protected," it added.

More News On the Crisis In Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso Military Says Its Troops Trying to Disarm Junta -- AP
Burkina Faso Army Asks Coup Soldiers to Disarm -- VOA
Burkina Faso army chiefs order coup soldiers to disarm -- AFP
Burkina Faso army 'marches' on capital Ouagadougou -- BBC
Burkina Faso soldiers leave bases in several towns: witnesses -- Reuters
Burkina president voices reservations about proposed post-coup deal -- AFP
Burkina Faso has a draft deal to end the coup—but that doesn’t mean order will be restored -- Sibusiso Tshabalala, Quartz