Following the death of a student in Koudougou, a town 80 km south of Ouagadougou, the capital, several localities in the country were the scene of violent clashes between police and students on Tuesday and Wednesday. These and the deceased's family accused the police of being responsible for her death and demanding "justice, truth and equality", reports the Daily Observer Paalga.
The student who was beaten died a few days after being summoned to the police. Initially confined to Koudougou demonstrations have won the country's central west, Ouahigouya city of northwest and the capital Ouagadougou. Several government buildings were torched and ransacked. Police opened fire on demonstrators killing and wounding dozens.
The student who was beaten died a few days after being summoned to the police. Initially confined to Koudougou demonstrations have won the country's central west, Ouahigouya city of northwest and the capital Ouagadougou. Several government buildings were torched and ransacked. Police opened fire on demonstrators killing and wounding dozens.
No comments:
Post a Comment