In one statement His spokesman António Guterres said he was particularly concerned about the whereabouts and safety of Roch President Marc Christian Kaboré, who has not been seen since the crisis began on Sunday, as well as The worsening security situation rocked the capital. Ouagadougou.
“The Secretary-General strongly condemns any attempt to take over the government by force,” the statement read.
According to news agencies, the military on Monday announced it had seized power and toppled the president.
The announcement was made on state television by a military officer, who cited the deteriorating security situation for the army takeover.
According to news reports, civilians and military elements have voiced growing criticism for months about the Government’s inability to deal with a growing Muslim insurgency that has destabilized the country. define much of the country.
Restraint and Dialogue
Urging all sides to exercise restraint and opt for dialogue, Guterres asked the coup leaders to lay down their arms and ensure the protection of the President “and the institutions of Burkina Faso”.
Recalling the full commitment of the United Nations to the maintenance of constitutional order, the Secretary-General reaffirmed the Organization’s support for the people of Burkina Faso in their efforts to find solutions to the multifaceted challenges facing the people of Burkina Faso. the country is facing.
Just last year, in May, a military coup was staged in Mali, and a wave of other coup attempts and takeovers occurred across West Africa and the Sahel, including taking power in Chad, Sudan and Guinea.
Earlier this month, the United Nations Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel told the Security Council This resurgence “is often the result of political practices that are completely out of sync with the will of the people.”
