Huge Burkina Faso march against President Compaore
Add caption Raised spatulas are a symbol defiance Tens of thousands of people have protested in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, against moves to extend the president's 27-year rule. Security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters who hurled stones and burnt tyres, news agencies report. Schools, universities and shops are shut for the week of planned protests. It is one of the biggest protests demanding that President Blaise Compaore step down when elections take place next year. 'Get out' On Thursday, Burkina Faso's parliament will consider a constitutional amendment that will allow him to run for another five years. Add caption Protesters compared the president to the deadly virus that has hit other West African states The security forces have played a key role in helping Mr Compoare to stay in power Mr Compaore took power in a coup in 1987, and has won four elections since then. The oppo...