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Burkinabe unions and associations of civil society staged protests across the Burkina Faso capital, Ouagadougou on Wednesday decrying the rising cost of living. The meeting, dubbed ‘against high prices’ brought together an estimated 5,000 people calling for th ereduction of fuel prices, basic goods and a raise in wages.

The protestors also demanded the arrest of former President Blaise Compaore and his brother Francoise Compaore who they accused of embezzling public funds. Blaise Compaore was overthrown last October. The strike comes after the arrest of seven ministers and barons of the old regime on accusations of embezzling funds