| 5,486,800 |
11.1772 |
-4.2979 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Rioters burned several buildings in Bobo-Dioulasso, including the town hall and the residences of several borough mayors. Reports of 2 dead and 6 wounded. |
| 5,486,803 |
12.42083 |
-1.47028 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Rioting at Watam Language Kaizer plant in Kossodo in northeastern Ouagadougou on Oct. 30. |
| 5,486,807 |
12.3703 |
-1.5247 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Riots throughout Ouagadougou; looting, burning homes of government officials, including mayor of Ouagadougou, Marin Casimir Ilbouda. One rioter killed by the police while attacking the home of President Comparoe's brother, Franois Compaor. |
| 5,486,811 |
12.3703 |
-1.5247 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Several hundred rioters attacked Radiodiffusion Tlvision du Burkina building. State radio and TV ceased operation. |
| 5,486,816 |
12.3703 |
-1.5247 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Tens of thousands rioted and burned the Assemble Nationale du Burkina Faso, and set fire to cars outside. Rioters wanted to stop parliament from voting on a constitutional amendment to the presidential two-term limit. President Compaore declares state of emergency; cancels the declaration a few hours later. Reports of 30 dead and 100 wounded. Later reports clarify a total of 24 deaths, around 650 wounded, and 265 infringements during the uprising. |
| 5,486,821 |
13.5828 |
-2.4216 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Rioters burn headquarters of ruling party CDP: Congress for Democracy and Change. Also attacked and burned the homes of government officials in Ouahigouya, including those of Yacouba Barry, Salif Diallo, and mayor Gilbert Nol Ouedraogo. Police threw tear gas. One body found in Ouedraogo's home after the fire. 3 deaths total reported. |
| 5,486,824 |
11.1772 |
-4.2979 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Looting of industrial and financial institutions in Bobo-Dioulasso. |
| 5,486,827 |
12.3703 |
-1.5247 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Reports of looting along Independence Avenue in Ouagadougou on Oct. 31. |
| 5,486,830 |
10.6333 |
-4.7667 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Several hundred rioters attacked the governor's home in Banfora, using machetes, clubs, and stones. |
| 5,486,833 |
12.3703 |
-1.5247 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Tens of thousands of protesters gather in front of the National Assembly on Friday morning demanding Compaore's resignation and calling for former defense minister Kouam Lougue to take power. Leader of opposition Zephyrinus Diabr urges crowds to maintain pressure by occupying public space. |
