Gilbert Diendéré

Burkinabé military officer

Born: November 30, 1959

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Overview

Legacy

Gilbert Diendéré (French pronunciation: [ʒil.bɛʁ djɛn.de.ʁe]; born c.

Known for

Burkinabé military officer (born c. 1960)

Who is Gilbert Diendéré?

1960) is a Burkinabé military officer and the Chairman of the National Council for Democracy, the military junta that briefly seized power in Burkina Faso in the September 2015 coup d'état. He was a long-time aide to President Blaise Compaoré, serving as commander of the Regiment of Presidential Security (RSP) during Compaoré's rule. He was appointed as chairman of the junta on 17 September 2015.

Historical significance

Diendéré currently serves a prison sentence for his role in the 1987 killing of Thomas Sankara and the 1990 killing of Dabo Boukary. Gilbert Diendéré is a Burkinabé military officer and the Chairman of the National Council for Democracy, the military junta that briefly seized power in Burkina Faso in the September 2015 coup d'état.

Related on thisDay

Burkinabé authorities foil coup attempt against Compaoré

Burkinabé authorities foiled a coup attempt against President Blaise Compaoré on September 18, 1989, leading to the execution of two top ministers.

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Date article: Burkinabé authorities foil coup attempt against Compaoré Wikipedia source

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