2011 Burkina Faso protests

2011 Burkina Faso protests
Part of the impact of the Arab Spring
Date22 February 2011 – 9 June 2011
Location
Caused by
Goals
  • Resignation of President Blaise Compaoré
  • Democratic reforms
  • Higher wages for troops and public servants
  • Economic freedom
Methods
Resulted in
  • Some political concessions, with Compaoré continuing in office.
  • Governors replaced, wages for public servants raised.
Casualties
Death(s)21+

The 2011 Burkina Faso protests were a series of popular protests in Burkina Faso.