Protesters Storm, Burn Burkina Faso Parliament – In Focus – The Atlantic

Protesters Storm, Burn Burkina Faso Parliament

via The Atlantic: http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2014/10/protesters-storm-burn-burkina-faso-parliament/100843/

Emergency services said at least three protesters have been shot dead and several others wounded so far. Ouagadougou airport is now closed, and state TV is off the air. The violent reaction has led the government to scrap the planned presidential term extension, but opposition protesters are now calling for Compaore’s resignation