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Burkina Faso coup-leader defends his military takeover to UN

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President of Burkina Faso Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on September 23, 2022. [AP photo]

Burkina Faso's coup leader-turned-president defended his military takeover on Friday, though he acknowledged it was "perhaps reprehensible" and inconsistent with the United Nations' values.

Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba said the overthrow of the democratically elected president in January was "necessary and indispensable."

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