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By Reuters Staff3 Min ReadOUAGADOUGOU( Reuters)-The junta that overthrew Burkina Faso’s government warned ex-ministers not to leave the capital or obstruct its military officers during talks over how to return to democratic elections, one of the politicians present said on Thursday. The officers, who call themselves the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration( MPSR), ousted President Roch Kabore on Monday, blaming him for failing to contain worsening violence by Islamist militants. The

A Reuters reporter saw a group burning a French flag, a sign of growing frustration about the military role the former colonial power still plays in the region.... " In the interests of the nation, following events that took place since yesterday, I have decided to resign from my role as president of Burkina Faso," said the letter, confirmed by numerous sources. Kabore's whereabouts were unknown on Tuesday.... The MPSR has said he was detained at a secure location....

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