Gilbert Diendéré
Burkinabé 2015 coup leader (born c. 1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gilbert Diendéré (French pronunciation: [ʒil.bɛʁ djɛn.de.ʁe]; born c. 1960)[1] 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.[2] He was appointed as chairman of the junta on 17 September 2015.[3] Diendéré currently serves a prison sentence for his role in the 1987 killing of Thomas Sankara and the 1990 killing of Dabo Boukary [fr].
Quick Facts Chairman of the National Council for Democracy of Burkina Faso, Preceded by ...
Gilbert Diendéré | |
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Chairman of the National Council for Democracy of Burkina Faso | |
In office 17 September 2015 – 23 September 2015 | |
Preceded by | Michel Kafando (Transitional President) |
Succeeded by | Michel Kafando (Transitional President) |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1960 (age 63–64) Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Fatou Diallo Diendéré |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Burkina Faso |
Branch/service | Army of Burkina Faso |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Unit | Regiment of Presidential Security |
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