Burkina Faso's coup Leader Takes Refuge At Vatican Embassy

The military general who led the short-lived coup in Burkina Faso has sought refuge at the Vatican Embassy, a day after the army opened fire on his supporters in the presidential guard to force them to disarm.

General Gilbert Diendere is sheltering at the Vatican nunciature in Burkina Faso's capital.

The government said  negotiations are underway for Diendere to give himself up. 

Diendere told newsmen of his willingness  to surrender to the authorities. 

BBC