A military court in Burkina Faso has convicted two generals on charges of masterminding a coup in the country in 2015, according to reports.
General Gilbert Diendere on Monday was handed a 20-year prison term on charges of murder and harming state security, AFP news agency reported.
ALSO READ: France bombed Chadian rebels to stop coup d’etat ―Foreign minister(Opens in a new browser tab)
General Djibrill Bassole, accused of treason, was given a 10-year prison sentence.
The coup, carried out by troops loyal to deposed President Blaise Compaore, was thwarted by public protests.
More soon…
Life is too short, but some animals don't even have the privilege to live beyond…
•She denied me s3x, I can’t beg her for it —Husband A 43 YEARS old…
•She’s a liar —Husband A businesswoman, Ella Woye, has prayed a Federal Capital Territory Customary…
Trees are very beneficial to the planet in terms of helping it combat climate change,…
The financial statements also show a notable reduction in loans and receivables from N16.1 trillion…
•She’s stubborn —Husband A Customary Court in Kaduna, Kaduna State, has dissolved a six-year-old marriage…
This website uses cookies.