Burkina Faso's government denies that the army seized control of the country after exchanges of gunfire took place at multiple army barracks
Heavy gunfire rang out at a military base in Burkina Faso's capital early Sunday, prompting fears that a coup attempt was underway.
"The government, while recognising the validity of shootings in some barracks, denies this information and calls on the population to remain calm." State broadcaster RTB carried a news headline describing the gunfire as "acts of discontent by soldiers."Heavy gunfire rang out at a military base in Burkina Faso's capital early Sunday, prompting fears that a coup attempt was underway.
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