BURKINA FASO, Nov 2 (Reuters): Opposition parties and civic groups in Burkina Faso have called a mass rally for Sunday in protest at the army takeover after the resignation of President Blaise Compaore.
They said the management of the transition belonged to the people and should not be confiscated by the army, reports BBC.
It came hours after the army said Lt-Col Isaac Zida, second-in-command of the presidential guard, had been chosen as the nation's transitional leader.
"The victory born from this popular uprising belongs to the people, and the task of managing the transition falls by right to the people," opposition groups said in a statement.
There were protests earlier this week after Mr Compaore sought to amend the constitution and extend his long hold on the presidency.
On Thursday, protesters set fire to parliament and government buildings in the capital Ouagadougou.
The BBC's Thomas Fessy, following events from Senegal, says there is growing concern among the population that events may now be hijacked by a military coup.
Opposition in Burkina Faso call protest rally at army takeover
FE Team | Published: November 03, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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