Burkina Faso soldiers held over alleged coup plot

Burkina Faso soldiers held over alleged coup plot
Burkina Faso soldiers held over alleged coup plot

The authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the arrest of eight soldiers who are accused of plotting a coup.

Among those arrested is Colonel Mohamed Emmanuel Zoungrana - a well-known former army commander who has reportedly been critical of the government.

The justice ministry on Tuesday said an investigation on the matter had begun.

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