UN urges civilian transfer in Burkina Faso - Africa - Al Jazeera English: "The United Nations has threatened to impose economic sanctions on Burkina Faso, if the army does not hand over the power to civilian rule.
The army stepped into the power vacuum left by president Blaise Compaore, who was forced to resign in the wake of violent street demonstrations over his 27-year-rule that some have likened to the Arab Spring.
UN envoy for west Africa, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, said on Sunday he had pressed the demand in a meeting with the country's top military brass.
If the army refuses, "the consequences are pretty clear", he said. "We want to avoid having to impose sanctions on Burkina Faso." he added.
The US State Department also called on the military to immediately transfer power to civilian authorities, while the European Union urged the army to respect the people's right to peaceful protest."
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Monday, November 3, 2014
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