Was Blaise Compaoré ever in exile?
Yes, in Ivory Coast
No
Yes, in Senegal
Yes, but the location is unknown
Answer
Yes, Blaise Compaoré went into exile in Ivory Coast after being overthrown in a popular uprising in 2014, ending his 27-year rule. He had previously faced growing domestic and international criticism for his increasingly authoritarian rule and attempts to change the constitution to extend his term in office.
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