Tonight, Saturday, France condemned in “the strongest terms” the attacks on its embassy in Burkina Faso, stressing that “the safety of its citizens” is a “priority” after the military coup in the African country.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the acts of violence against our embassy,” French foreign ministry spokeswoman Anne-Claire Logander told AFP. “A crisis cell has been formed in Ouagadougou and our teams have been mobilized (…) to ensure security.” our citizens, which is our priority.”
Confusion reigns in Burkina Faso on Saturday evening over who is in charge of the country after a statement was released confirming a split in the army and non-recognition by its units of the resignation of the head of the ruling military junta, Lieutenant Colonel Henri Sandaugo Damiba.
In the afternoon, demonstrators attacked two French institutions and set fire to a building in front of the French embassy in Ouagadougou, according to an AFP correspondent, and another fire in front of the French institute in Bobo Dioulasso, according to eyewitnesses in the western city.
A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said the attacks “are the brainchild of hostile demonstrators who have been manipulated through a disinformation campaign against us,” stressing that “any bias against our diplomatic comparison is unacceptable and we call on the parties concerned to ensure security.” in accordance with international agreements.”
“Our citizens have been instructed to be as vigilant as possible and stay at home,” she added.
