Burkina Faso\u2019s government said Friday it thwarted a \u201cvast conspiracy\u201d earlier this month by forces loyal to ousted leader Blaise Compaore which aimed to seize power.<\/p>\n
Some 30 men from the ex-president\u2019s security unit plotted to free prisoners who were part of a September 2015 coup attempt and then attack the presidential palace, said Interior Minister Simon Compaore, who is no relation to the ex-leader.<\/p>\n
According to the minister, the coup was planned for October 8 and called for detaining \u201ccertain authorities\u201d. Blaise Compaore was forced from power in October 2014 following a popular uprising against his attempts to change the constitution to remain in office.<\/p>\n
The attempted 2015 coup was staged by troops from the presidential guard loyal to the ex-leader but was blocked by street protesters and by the army, which attacked the plotters\u2019 barracks.<\/p>\n
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