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Burkina Faso govt denies Army takeover after barracks gunfire

Burkina Faso's government has confirmed gunfire in some barracks but denied the information on social media about the Army takeover. Gunshots were heard early Sunday morning in barracks in the capital Ouagadougou. The motives for these shots are unknown, Xinhua news agency reported.

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Ouagadougou | Monday, 24 January 2022 | 10:56 AM 10:56 AM

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Burkina Faso's government has confirmed gunfire in some barracks but denied the information on social media about the Army takeover.

Gunshots were heard early Sunday morning in barracks in the capital Ouagadougou. The motives for these shots are unknown, Xinhua news agency reported.

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