2014 Burkina Faso protests

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Burkinabe_Civil_War
gptkbp:affiliated_with civil society groups
gptkbp:aftermath political dialogue initiated
new constitution drafted
elections held in 2015
transitional government established
gptkbp:caused_by dissatisfaction with President Blaise Compaoré
gptkbp:community_role mobilization tool
gptkbp:complications hundreds
gptkbp:convicted_of gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:cultural_impact art and music inspired by events
gptkbp:date gptkb:2014
October 30 -November 1, 2014
gptkbp:demands gptkb:Constitution
new elections
end of Compaoré's presidency
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations condemnation of violence
gptkbp:end_of_life at least 30
gptkbp:government_type curfew imposed
live ammunition used
use of tear gas
gptkbp:historical_context Burkina Faso's political instability
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2014 Burkina Faso protests
gptkbp:impact political landscape of Burkina Faso
gptkbp:involved_countries noted human rights violations
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of gptkb:sit-ins
marches
roadblocks
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Zéphirin_Diabré
gptkb:Yacouba_Isaac_Zida
gptkb:Blaise_Compaoré
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future protests
gptkbp:location gptkb:Burkina_Faso
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event storming of the National Assembly
gptkbp:outcome military takeover
gptkbp:participants citizens of Burkina Faso
gptkbp:public_perception desire for democracy
frustration with corruption
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:2015_Burkina_Faso_coup_d'état
gptkbp:result resignation of Blaise Compaoré
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis discussed in media studies
studied in political science
examined in social movements research
gptkbp:significance end of 27 years of Compaoré's rule
gptkbp:technique mass demonstrations
gptkbp:trigger_type gptkb:Constitution
gptkbp:type gptkb:political_movement