Was Blaise Compaoré ever found guilty of any crimes?
Yes, of complicity in Sankara's murder
No
His case is still in court
Only rumors, no substantial evidence
Answer
Yes, Blaise Compaoré was found guilty in absentia by a Burkinabe military court in 2022 for his complicity in the 1987 assassination of former president Thomas Sankara. This verdict marked a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice for a crime that had remained unresolved for decades, holding accountable one of the key figures implicated in the plot that led to Sankara's death.
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