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03 Feb 2022 | 10:30 AM UTC
Burkina Faso: Authorities lift nightly curfew as of Feb. 3; land borders remain closed /update 6
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02 Feb 2022 | 11:49 AM UTC
Burkina Faso: Political situation remains calm following Jan. 24 coup /update 5
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25 Jan 2022 | 06:11 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Air borders reopen as of Jan. 25 following Jan. 24 coup d'etat; land borders remain closed to most traffic /update 4
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25 Jan 2022 | 02:33 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Celebratory gatherings in Ouagadougou Jan. 25, following Jan. 24 coup
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24 Jan 2022 | 10:25 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Heightened security likely in major cities after military announces coup d'etat Jan. 24 /update 3
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24 Jan 2022 | 02:01 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: The French Embassy issues a security warning amid ongoing mutinies Jan. 24 /update 2
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24 Jan 2022 | 08:42 AM UTC
Burkina Faso: President Roch Kabore reportedly detained amid ongoing mutinies Jan. 24 /update 1
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23 Jan 2022 | 09:01 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Authorities declare nationwide curfew Jan. 23 after earlier unrest, mutinies
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23 Jan 2022 | 01:38 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Government states that earlier gunfire at military barracks has been brought under control Jan. 23 /update 2
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