The African Union on Monday told Burkina Faso’s army that it must transfer power back to civilians within two weeks, following days of unrest that have left the military in charge in the West African country.
The announcement from the regional group came amid domestic and international efforts to form a transitional government to help the country resolve its political crisis.
“We ask the armed forces to transfer power to the civil authorities, and the council has determined a period of two weeks for the transfer,” Simeon Oyono Esono, head of the AU’s Peace and Security Council said on Monday evening.
Blaise Compaoré stepped down from power last week in the wake of violent demonstrations following his attempt to extend his 27-year-rule. Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida declared himself the interim head of state.
“The African Union is convinced that the change has been against democracy. However, we know that popular pressure led to the resignation of the president,” Esono said.
“Having taken note of the origin of the popular revolt which led the military to assume power, we determined a period of two weeks, and after that period we are going to apply sanctions,” he warned.
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