African Union condemns military coup in Burkina Faso

African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat condemned the military coup in Burkina Faso and called on soldiers to refrain from violence and threats against civilians. In today’s statement, he reaffirmed his unequivocal condemnation of the second power grab in Burkina Faso, expressing concern about the return of unconstitutional change of governments in Burkina Faso and other parts of the African continent.