Burkina Faso coup leader Gen Diendere given ultimatum

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Burkina Faso's army has given the coup leader an ultimatum to surrender or face an assault, as its troops reach the capital, Ouagadougou.

Negotiations between army chiefs and the presidential guard are under way to avert bloodshed, security sources said.

Gen Gilbert Diendere seized power last week after opposing moves to integrate the presidential guard into the army.

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