Burkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accused

News Burkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accused Norbert Zongo press centre, Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, 30 October 2017.   -   Copyright © africanews Cleared By Rédaction Africanews with agencies Last updated: 14/08 - 10:50 Burkina Faso There has been a new legal twist in the case of the 1998 murder of prominent Burkinabe investigative journalist, Norbert Zongo, and three of his companions. Their bodies were found charred in the car in which they were traveling together. Zongo published Burkina Faso's Independent newspaper. At the time of his assassination, he was investigating the suspicious death of a driver who worked for the brother of then-President Blaise Compaoré. The Attorney General at Ouagadougou’s Court of Appeal on Thursday said three people, including François Compaoré, were to go on trial. They are facing charges of murder, aggravated destruction of property, and complicity in murder. However, a lawyer for Banagoulo Yaro, one of the accused, has filed an appeal against the investigating chamber's ruling, resulting in a postponement to the start of the trial. The Attorney General said everything was being done "to ensure a swift resolution to the case in accordance with the principles and rules governing the procedure". Zongo’s killing became a symbol of the repression experienced during Compaoré’s rule which ended in 2014. He was forced to resign amid mass protests against his attempt to extend the presidential term limits. You may also like Haiti mourns victims of Kenscoff gang attack as fear grips community 4 minutes ago 01:14 Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 16 minutes ago 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 38 minutes ago From the same country 02:20 Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso 08/08 - 17:06 01:00 Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV 30/07 - 17:58 01:33 Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle 22/07 - 15:29 View more Share More About Blaise Compaoré Assassinated journalists Assassination media freedom Burkina Faso Court You may also like Haiti mourns victims of Kenscoff gang attack as fear grips community 4 minutes ago 01:14 Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 16 minutes ago 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 38 minutes ago From the same country 02:20 Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso 08/08 - 17:06 01:00 Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV 30/07 - 17:58 01:33 Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle 22/07 - 15:29 On the same subject NEWS 01:02 Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave 28/08 - 21:28 NEWS 01:12 Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists 15/08 - 14:15 NEWS Go to video Meta hit with record $942 million penalty over child safety failures 07/08 - 11:52 NEWS 01:00 South African court pauses President Cyril Ramaphosa's impeachment process 24/07 - 13:44 SPORT 01:08 Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger submit joint bid for 2032 Afcon 23/07 - 13:14 THIS IS CULTURE 02:20 Threading a future: The woman weaving a new art form in Burkina Faso 22/07 - 16:38 More stories 01:25 General Abdourahamane Tchiani Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 7 hours ago 01:02 Coup Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 6 hours ago 00:56 United Kingdom Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago