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Burkina Faso Grants Amnesty to 21 Coup Soldiers

4/1/2025

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In a bold move, Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers involved in a 2015 coup attempt, including six officers. This decision seeks to bolster the military's fight against terrorism, allowing the pardoned soldiers to return to service, though they will not receive compensation or promotions. Meanwhile, key coup orchestrators remain behind bars.

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In a bold move, Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers involved in a 2015 coup attempt, including six officers. This decision seeks to bolster the military's fight against terrorism, allowing the pardoned soldiers to return to service, though they will not receive compensation or promotions. Meanwhile, key coup orchestrators remain behind bars.