Burkina Faso govt says it has thwarted coup plot
Burkina Faso's government said today it has thwarted a "vast conspiracy" aiming to overthrow the president and sieze power by force.
A group of about 30 men plotted to free prisoners involved in the country's September 2015 coupe attempt and attack the presidential palace, said Interior Minister Simon Compaore.
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First Published: Oct 21 2016 | 8:23 PM IST