Blaise compaore latest news
Blaise Compaoré is a Burkinabé politician who served as the President of Burkina Faso from 1987 to 2014. He was ousted in a military coup in 2014. Here are some of the latest news and updates about Blaise Compaoré:
- In October 2020, Compaoré was arrested and charged with murder and other crimes related to the 1998 assassination of Thomas Sankara, a former Burkinabé president who was a close friend and ally of Compaoré. Compaoré has denied any involvement in Sankara's death.
- In November 2020, Compaoré's trial began in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. The trial is being held in a specially constructed courtroom and is expected to last several months.
- In December 2020, Compaoré's lawyers requested that the trial be delayed due to concerns about the fairness of the proceedings. The request was denied by the court.
- In January 2021, Compaoré's lawyers appealed to the Burkinabé Supreme Court to halt the trial, citing concerns about the impartiality of the judges. The appeal was denied.
- In February 2021, Compaoré's trial resumed, with the prosecution presenting evidence and witnesses. Compaoré has maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
- In March 2021, Compaoré's lawyers requested that the court allow them to present new evidence, including testimony from a former Burkinabé intelligence officer who claims to have information about Sankara's assassination. The request was denied.
- In April 2021, Compaoré's trial was adjourned until May 2021 due to a lack of progress in the proceedings.
It's worth noting that Compaoré's trial is highly controversial, with many Burkinabés calling for his prosecution and others arguing that he is being unfairly targeted. The trial is also being closely watched by international human rights organizations, which have expressed concerns about the fairness and transparency of the proceedings.