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A Burkina Faso military tribunal has sentenced ex-President Blaise Compaore to life imprisonment for complicity in the murder of his predecessor, Thomas Sankara, in 1987 and for undermining state security.
Burkina Faso's former leader Blaise Compaoré is found guilty of complicity in killing his close friend.
More than 34 years after Thomas Sankara's assassination, a trial to establish the facts has taken place. For some, justice that has been delayed for deceades is finally being served.
Burkina Faso's former leader Blaise Compaoré is found guilty of complicity in killing his close friend.
Burkina Faso: Former President Found Guilty, Sentenced To Life Over Sankara Murder