Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela has been dismissed and the government dissolved by the country’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, in a sudden move that highlights the ongoing instability in the West African nation grappling with a jihadist insurgency. The dismissal comes with no explanation, adding to the uncertainty surrounding Burkina Faso’s future.
Bangladesh is experiencing a period of intense unrest following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Pro-military mobs, armed with bamboo rods and plastic pipes, clashed with suspected supporters of Hasina, preventing them from gathering outside her childhood home. This incident occurred on the anniversary of the assassination of Hasina’s father, a national holiday that was canceled by the caretaker administration. The ousted Prime Minister has called for an investigation into the violence that led to her removal, while Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, now leading the caretaker administration, has initiated discussions with the UN to launch an inquiry into human rights abuses under Hasina’s rule.
Following widespread protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government, the Bangladesh Army has assumed control, forming an interim government. Students are calling for Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead the interim government, while the military has begun reshuffling top generals and releasing political prisoners. The unrest, which began over job quota disputes, escalated into calls for Hasina’s resignation and resulted in widespread violence, including attacks on minorities and government facilities. Hasina, who fled to India, faces an uncertain future as her visa has been revoked and asylum options remain limited.
Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has sought refuge in India for the second time, following a military coup that forced her resignation. This marks a return to India, where she found safety in 1975 after the assassination of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Hasina’s current stay in India comes amid uncertainty about her future plans and potential asylum in the UK.
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the military’s takeover, Dhaka’s government offices saw low attendance on Tuesday amid widespread fear and anxiety. The city experienced a tense atmosphere with widespread looting and vandalism, leaving employees and officials apprehensive.
Bangladesh’s military has assumed control of the country following mass protests that led to the resignation and flight of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protests, fueled by accusations of election rigging and unrest, resulted in hundreds of deaths. Hasina’s departure has sparked concerns about the future of Bangladesh’s relationship with the US, India, and China, as well as the potential impact on regional stability and security.
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the capital in the face of widespread protests. He declared the formation of an interim government, promising to restore peace and investigate recent killings. Waker-uz-Zaman has held talks with opposition parties and civil society members, but not with Hasina’s Awami League.
The military coup in Myanmar has had a devastating impact on the nation’s education system, with schools becoming targets of violence. A report by the Centre for Information Resilience’s (CIR) Myanmar Witness details over 170 attacks on schools, resulting in widespread damage and leaving millions of children out of school. The report highlights the increasing frequency of these attacks, with a concerning peak in March 2024. The destruction of schools not only denies children access to education but also threatens to create a lost generation in Myanmar, exacerbating poverty and perpetuating cycles of violence.
Myanmar’s nominal president, Myint Swe, is suffering from serious illnesses, according to state media, raising concerns about the junta’s legitimacy and stability as it faces an ongoing rebellion and a crumbling economy. The military is struggling to govern and has extended a state of emergency several times, promising future elections.
Bolivian President Luis Arce has vehemently denied accusations that he orchestrated a short-lived military coup against his own government. The coup, led by former general José Zuñiga, lasted just three hours before Arce successfully rallied support and the military retreated. However, rumors quickly emerged claiming Arce had staged the coup to boost his popularity, accusations he has dismissed as lies.
