Former Burkina leader and alleged coup plotter arrested in Togo
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Burkina Faso's former transitional president and the alleged mastermind behind various coup plots in the country was arrested in neighbouring Togo and expelled, sources said on Monday.
Breakdown
- Former president Demiba arrested in Togo and expelled 6s
- Demiba ousted Kabore in 2022 but was later overthrown by Traore 12s
- Demiba arrested in Lome, tried for destabilization attempts 29s
- Accused of multiple coup and assassination plots while in exile 41s
- Authorities say a January 3rd assassination attempt on Traore was foiled 48s