Prosper Farama, a lawyer for the Sankara family, listens to the verdict in the trial of Thomas Sankara's 1987 assassination in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, . A Burkina Faso military tribunal has sentenced ex-President Blaise Compaore to life imprisonment for complicity in the murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara and for undermining state security. Compaore was tried in absentia as he has been in exile in Ivory Coast since he was toppled from power by a popular uprising in 2014

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Sankara Trial, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - 06 Apr 2022

Mariam Sankara, wife of Thomas Sankara who was assassinated in 1987 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, leaves the military court after the verdict of the trial of his assassination . A Burkina Faso military tribunal has sentenced ex-President Blaise Compaore to life imprisonment for complicity in the murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara and for undermining state security. Compaore was tried in absentia as he has been in exile in Ivory Coast since he was toppled from power by a popular uprising in 2014

People gather in front of the building where Thomas Sankara was killed in 1987 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, after the verdict of the trial of his assassination. A Burkina Faso military tribunal sentenced ex-President Blaise Compaore to life imprisonment for complicity in the murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara and for undermining state security. Compaore was tried in absentia as he has been in exile in Ivory Coast since he was toppled from power by a popular uprising in 2014

People gather for a wreath laying ceremony in front of the building where Thomas Sankara was assassinated in 1987 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, after the verdict of the trial of his assassination. A Burkina Faso military tribunal sentenced ex-President Blaise Compaore to life imprisonment for complicity in the murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara and for undermining state security. Compaore was tried in absentia as he has been in exile in Ivory Coast since he was toppled from power by a popular uprising in 2014

Burkina Faso Police sit outside the courtroom where 14 people, including former President Blaise Compaore, stand trial as charged with the murder of leader Thomas Sankara, in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, . A military court in Burkina Faso has started the trial of 14 people including former President Compaore for the killing of influential leftist leader Thomas Sankara, who was ousted as president by Compaore in a 1987 coup

Sankara trial, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - 11 Oct 2021

Mariam Sankara, widow of leader Thomas Sankara, sits in the courtroom where 14, including former President Blaise Compaore, stand trial for Sankara's murder, in a military court in Ougadougou, . A military court in Burkina Faso has started the trial of 14 people including former President Compaore for the killing of influential leftist leader Thomas Sankara, who was ousted as president by Compaore in a 1987 coup

Burkina Faso Police guard the courtroom where 14 people, including former President Blaise Compaore, stand trial as charged with the murder of leader Thomas Sankara, in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, . A military court in Burkina Faso has started the trial of 14 people including former President Compaore for the killing of influential leftist leader Thomas Sankara, who was ousted as president by Compaore in a 1987 coup

Burkina Faso General Gilbert Diendere sits in a military court where he stands trial with 13 others, including former President Blaise Compaore, charged with the murder of leader Thomas Sankara, in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, . A military court in Burkina Faso has started the trial of 14 people including former President Compaore for the killing of influential leftist leader Thomas Sankara, who was ousted as president by Compaore in a 1987 coup

Roch Marc Christian Kabore (c) the Presidential Candidate For the People's Movement For Progress (mpp) Waves to Supporters As He Accepts Victory in the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 01 December 2015 This is the First Election in Burkina Faso After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso Elections - Dec 2015

Supporters of Roch Marc Christian Kabore (not Pictured) the Presidential Candidate For the People's Movement For Progress (mpp) Celebrate His Victory in the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 01 December 2015 This is the First Election in Burkina Faso After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Supporters of Roch Marc Christian Kabore (not Pictured) the Presidential Candidate For the Mpp (mouvement Pour Le Peuple Et Le Progr?s) Celebrate His Victory in the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 01 December 2015 This is the First Election in Burkina Faso After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Electoral Officals Ready Themselves with Ballot Papers For the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 29 November 2015 Polls Opened in Burkina Faso's Presidential and Parliamentary Election on 29 November with Expectations High One Year After a Violent Public Uprising Forced the Long-time President out of Office It is the First Election in the Country After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Thousands Are Expected to Vote to Elect a New President and Parliament with Roch Marc Christian Kabore and Zephirin Diabre Seen As Strongest Contenders For President Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso Elections - Nov 2015

Burkinabe People Line Up at a Polling Station to Cast Their Ballots in the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 29 November 2015 Polls Opened in Burkina Faso's Presidential and Parliamentary Election on 29 November with Expectations High One Year After a Violent Public Uprising Forced the Long-time President out of Office It is the First Election in the Country After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Thousands Are Expected to Vote to Elect a New President and Parliament with Roch Marc Christian Kabore and Zephirin Diabre Seen As Strongest Contenders For President Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

A Burkinabe Casts His Ballot in the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 29 November 2015 Polls Opened in Burkina Faso's Presidential and Parliamentary Election on 29 November with Expectations High One Year After a Violent Public Uprising Forced the Long-time President out of Office It is the First Election in the Country After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Thousands Are Expected to Vote to Elect a New President and Parliament with Roch Marc Christian Kabore and Zephirin Diabre Seen As Strongest Contenders For President Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Zephirin Diabre the Presidental Candidate For the Upc ( L'union Pour Le Progr?s Et Le Changement) Casts His Ballot in the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 29 November 2015 Polls Opened in Burkina Faso's Presidential and Parliamentary Election on 29 November with Expectations High One Year After a Violent Public Uprising Forced the Long-time President out of Office It is the First Election in the Country After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Thousands Are Expected to Vote to Elect a New President and Parliament with Roch Marc Christian Kabore and Zephirin Diabre Seen As Strongest Contenders For President Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Detail of a Ballot Box with People's Votes Inside For the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 29 November 2015 Polls Opened in Burkina Faso's Presidential and Parliamentary Election on 29 November with Expectations High One Year After a Violent Public Uprising Forced the Long-time President out of Office It is the First Election in the Country After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Thousands Are Expected to Vote to Elect a New President and Parliament with Roch Marc Christian Kabore and Zephirin Diabre Seen As Strongest Contenders For President Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso Police Patrolling the Different Polling Stations to Ensure Security in the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 29 November 2015 Polls Opened in Burkina Faso's Presidential and Parliamentary Election on 29 November with Expectations High One Year After a Violent Public Uprising Forced the Long-time President out of Office It is the First Election in the Country After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Thousands Are Expected to Vote to Elect a New President and Parliament with Roch Marc Christian Kabore and Zephirin Diabre Seen As Strongest Contenders For President Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Roch Marc Christian Kabore (c) the Presidential Candidate For the Mpp (mouvement Pour Le Peuple Et Le Progr?s) Casts His Ballot in the General Elections in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 29 November 2015 Polls Opened in Burkina Faso's Presidential and Parliamentary Election on 29 November with Expectations High One Year After a Violent Public Uprising Forced the Long-time President out of Office It is the First Election in the Country After President Blaise Compaore was Forced From Office Last Year Which Sparked a Year of Political Uncertainty Thousands Are Expected to Vote to Elect a New President and Parliament with Roch Marc Christian Kabore and Zephirin Diabre Seen As Strongest Contenders For President Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso presidential candidate Roch Marc Christian Kabore from the MPP party waves during a rally in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, . Last year, longtime strongman Blaise Compaore resigned amid protests that brought hundreds of thousands of Burkinabe into the streets, furious over the president's attempt to circumvent constitutional term limits and stay in office. The October 2014 uprising ushered in a transition that ends with presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, the most hotly contested in the history of this West African nation

Burkina Faso Election Ex President's Hometown, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

People throw pamphlets with the face of Burkina Faso presidential candidate Roch Marc Christian Kabore from the MPP party during a rally in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, . Last year, longtime strongman Blaise Compaore resigned amid protests that brought hundreds of thousands of Burkinabe into the streets, furious over the president's attempt to circumvent constitutional term limits and stay in office. The October 2014 uprising ushered in a transition that ends with presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, the most hotly contested in the history of this West African nation

Zephirin Diabre On, people sit in front of a poster of Burkina Faso Zephirin Diabre from the UPC political party during a rally before elections to be held on Sunday in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Last year, longtime strongman Blaise Compaore resigned amid protests that brought hundreds of thousands of Burkinabe into the streets, furious over the president's attempt to circumvent constitutional term limits and stay in office. The October 2014 uprising ushered in a transition that ends with presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, the most hotly contested in the history of this West African nation

Zephirin Diabre On, men hold picture of Burkina Faso's Zephirin Diabre, center, from the UPC political party before elections to be held on Sunday in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Last year, however, longtime strongman Blaise Compaore resigned amid protests that brought hundreds of thousands of Burkinabe into the streets, furious over the president's attempt to circumvent constitutional term limits and stay in office. The October 2014 uprising ushered in a transition that ends with presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, the most hotly contested in the history of this West African nation

Zephirin Diabre On, people react during a political rally held by Burkina Faso Zephirin Diabre from the UPC political party before the elections to be held on Sunday in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Last year, longtime strongman Blaise Compaore resigned amid protests that brought hundreds of thousands of Burkinabe into the streets, furious over the president's attempt to circumvent constitutional term limits and stay in office. The October 2014 uprising ushered in a transition that ends with presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, the most hotly contested in the history of this West African nation

Zephirin Diabre On, Burkina Faso's Zephirin Diabre from the UPC political party speaks during a political rally before elections to be held on Sunday in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Last year, longtime strongman Blaise Compaore resigned amid protests that brought hundreds of thousands of Burkinabe into the streets, furious over the president's attempt to circumvent constitutional term limits and stay in office. The October 2014 uprising ushered in a transition that ends with presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, the most hotly contested in the history of this West African nation

Zephirin Diabre On, Burkina Faso's Zephirin Diabre, right, from the UPC political party before he spoke during a political rally ahead of elections to be held on Sunday in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Last year, however, longtime strongman Blaise Compaore resigned amid protests that brought hundreds of thousands of Burkinabe into the streets, furious over the president's attempt to circumvent constitutional term limits and stay in office. The October 2014 uprising ushered in a transition that ends with presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, the most hotly contested in the history of this West African nation

On, children stand around a election poster in Ziniare, Burkina Faso. Last year, however, longtime strongman Blaise Compaore resigned amid protests that brought hundreds of thousands of Burkinabe into the streets, furious over the president's attempt to circumvent constitutional term limits and stay in office. The October 2014 uprising ushered in a transition that ends with presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, the most hotly contested in the history of this West African nation

Burkina Faso Election Ex President's Hometown, Ziniare, Burkina Faso

On, a child sits on a motorbike with a election poster on it in Ziniare, Burkina Faso. Last year, however, longtime strongman Blaise Compaore resigned amid protests that brought hundreds of thousands of Burkinabe into the streets, furious over the president's attempt to circumvent constitutional term limits and stay in office. The October 2014 uprising ushered in a transition that ends with presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, the most hotly contested in the history of this West African nation

Graves are exhumed at Dagnoen Cemetery, of thirteen people including Burkina Faso revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, are exhumed on the outskirts of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, . Sankara, a widely admired figure across Africa, was killed along with 12 others under unclear circumstances in the 1987 coup that brought his former best friend Blaise Compaore to power

Burkina Faso Sankara's Grave, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Security forces, top, keep watch near the Dagnoen Cemetery, as the graves of thirteen people including Burkina Faso revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, are exhumed on the outskirts of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, . Sankara, a widely admired figure across Africa, was killed along with 12 others under unclear circumstances in the 1987 coup that brought his former best friend Blaise Compaore to power

People are prevented from entering Dagnoen Cemetery, as the graves of thirteen people including Burkina Faso revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, are exhumed on the outskirts of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, . Sankara, a widely admired figure across Africa, was killed along with 12 others under unclear circumstances in the 1987 coup that brought his former best friend Blaise Compaore to power

A member of the security force prevents people from entering the Dagnoen Cemetery, as the graves of thirteen people including Burkina Faso revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, are exhumed on the outskirts of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, . Sankara, a widely admired figure across Africa, was killed along with 12 others under unclear circumstances in the 1987 coup that brought his former best friend Blaise Compaore to power

Michel Kafando Walks to Review a Guard of Honour After Being Sworn in As the Transitional President of Burkina Raso in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 18 November 2014 Former Foreign Minister Michel Kafando was Sworn in As Burkina Faso's Transitional President Following Weeks of Uncertainty and Will Lead the Country Until Elections November 2015 President Blaise Compaore Stepped Down After Massive Protests in the Capital Against His Attempt to Extend His 27-year Rule in Burkina Faso in October Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso Transitional President - Nov 2014

Michel Kafando Reviews a Guard of Honour After Being Sworn in As the Transitional President of Burkina Raso in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 18 November 2014 Former Foreign Minister Michel Kafando was Sworn in As Burkina Faso's Transitional President Following Weeks of Uncertainty and Will Lead the Country Until Elections November 2015 President Blaise Compaore Stepped Down After Massive Protests in the Capital Against His Attempt to Extend His 27-year Rule in Burkina Faso in October Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Michel Kafando (c) Poses For a Photograph with Military Leaders During the Swearing in Ceremony As the Country's Transitional President in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 18 November 2014 Former Foreign Minister Michel Kafando was Sworn in As Burkina Faso's Transitional President Following Weeks of Uncertainty and Will Lead the Country Until Elections November 2015 President Blaise Compaore Stepped Down After Massive Protests in the Capital Against His Attempt to Extend His 27-year Rule in Burkina Faso in October Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso Government Transitional President - Nov 2014

Michel Kafando During the Swearing in Ceremony As the Country's Transitional President in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 18 November 2014 Former Foreign Minister Michel Kafando was Sworn in As Burkina Faso's Transitional President Following Weeks of Uncertainty and Will Lead the Country Until Elections November 2015 President Blaise Compaore Stepped Down After Massive Protests in the Capital Against His Attempt to Extend His 27-year Rule in Burkina Faso in October Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Michel Kafando (r) Shakes Hands with Lieutenant-colonel Isaac Zida (l) After Being Sworn in As the Country's Transitional President in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 18 November 2014 Former Foreign Minister Michel Kafando was Sworn in As Burkina Faso's Transitional President Following Weeks of Uncertainty and Will Lead the Country Until Elections November 2015 President Blaise Compaore Stepped Down After Massive Protests in the Capital Against His Attempt to Extend His 27-year Rule in Burkina Faso in October Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Michel Kafando (c) Poses For a Photograph with Members of the Constitutional Council After Being Sworn in As the Country's Transitional President in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 18 November 2014 Former Foreign Minister Michel Kafando was Sworn in As Burkina Faso's Transitional President Following Weeks of Uncertainty and Will Lead the Country Until Elections November 2015 President Blaise Compaore Stepped Down After Massive Protests in the Capital Against His Attempt to Extend His 27-year Rule in Burkina Faso in October Epa/herve Taoko Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Michel Kafando During the Swearing in As the Country's Transitional President in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 18 November 2014 Former Foreign Minister Michel Kafando was Sworn in As Burkina Faso's Transitional President Following Weeks of Uncertainty and Will Lead the Country Until Elections November 2015 President Blaise Compaore Stepped Down After Massive Protests in the Capital Against His Attempt to Extend His 27-year Rule in Burkina Faso in October Epa/herve Taoko Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Michel Kafando (r) During the Swearing in As the Country's Transitional President in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 18 November 2014 Former Foreign Minister Michel Kafando was Sworn in As Burkina Faso's Transitional President Following Weeks of Uncertainty and Will Lead the Country Until Elections November 2015 President Blaise Compaore Stepped Down After Massive Protests in the Capital Against His Attempt to Extend His 27-year Rule in Burkina Faso in October Epa/etienne Kafando Best Quality Available Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Michel Kafando During the Swearing in As the Country's Transitional President in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 18 November 2014 Former Foreign Minister Michel Kafando was Sworn in As Burkina Faso's Transitional President Following Weeks of Uncertainty and Will Lead the Country Until Elections November 2015 President Blaise Compaore Stepped Down After Massive Protests in the Capital Against His Attempt to Extend His 27-year Rule in Burkina Faso in October Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Commuters Revolve Around the Place Des Cineastes in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 05 November 2014 President Blaise Compaore on 31 October 2014 Resigned Following the Violent Protests Against His Bid to Change the Constitution to Extend His Rule of 27 Years Presidential Guard Commander Lieutenat-colonel Isaac Zida Assumed the Role of Transitional Leader But the African Union (au) Has Issued the Military a Two-week Time Frame to Hand Power to a Civilian Ruler Or Face Sanctions Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso Security Situation - Nov 2014

A Woman From Burkina Faso Sells Vegetables in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 05 November 2014 President Blaise Compaore on 31 October 2014 Resigned Following the Violent Protests Against His Bid to Change the Constitution to Extend His Rule of 27 Years Presidential Guard Commander Lieutenat-colonel Isaac Zida Assumed the Role of Transitional Leader But the African Union (au) Has Issued the Military a Two-week Time Frame to Hand Power to a Civilian Ruler Or Face Sanctions Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Cyclists Commute in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 05 November 2014 President Blaise Compaore on 31 October 2014 Resigned Following the Violent Protests Against His Bid to Change the Constitution to Extend His Rule of 27 Years Presidential Guard Commander Lieutenat-colonel Isaac Zida Assumed the Role of Transitional Leader But the African Union (au) Has Issued the Military a Two-week Time Frame to Hand Power to a Civilian Ruler Or Face Sanctions Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Transitional Leader of Burkina Faso Lieutenat-colonel Isaac Zida (l) Meets with President of Senegal Macky Sall (c) at the Airport Prior to a Meeting of Ecowas Leaders in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 05 November 2014 the Presidents of Ghana Nigeria and Senegal Visited Ouagadougou to Meet with the Military to Negotiate For the Return to Civilian Rule President Blaise Compaore on 31 October 2014 Resigned Following the Violent Protests Against His Bid to Change the Constitution to Extend His Rule of 27 Years Presidential Guard Commander Lieutenat-colonel Isaac Zida Assumed the Role of Transitional Leader But the African Union (au) Has Issued the Military a Two-week Time Frame to Hand Power to a Civilian Ruler Or Face Sanctions Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Commuters From Burkina Faso Pass Graffiti on a Wall with the Words 'Blaise' and 'Ebola' in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso 05 November 2014 President Blaise Compaore on 31 October 2014 Resigned Following the Violent Protests Against His Bid to Change the Constitution to Extend His Rule of 27 Years Presidential Guard Commander Lieutenat-colonel Isaac Zida Assumed the Role of Transitional Leader But the African Union (au) Has Issued the Military a Two-week Time Frame to Hand Power to a Civilian Ruler Or Face Sanctions Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

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