Burkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accused

NewsBurkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accusedNorbert Zongo press centre, Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, 30 October 2017.   -   Copyright © africanews ClearedBy Rédaction Africanews with agenciesLast updated: 14/08 - 10:50Burkina FasoThere 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 likeHaiti mourns victims of Kenscoff gang attack as fear grips community 4 minutes ago01:14Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 16 minutes ago01:10Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 38 minutes agoFrom the same country02:20Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso 08/08 - 17:0601:00Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV 30/07 - 17:5801:33Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle 22/07 - 15:29View moreShareMore About Blaise Compaoré Assassinated journalists Assassination media freedom Burkina Faso CourtYou may also likeHaiti mourns victims of Kenscoff gang attack as fear grips community 4 minutes ago01:14Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 16 minutes ago01:10Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 38 minutes agoFrom the same country02:20Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso 08/08 - 17:0601:00Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV 30/07 - 17:5801:33Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle 22/07 - 15:29On the same subjectNEWS01:02Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave 28/08 - 21:28NEWS01:12Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists 15/08 - 14:15NEWSGo to videoMeta hit with record $942 million penalty over child safety failures 07/08 - 11:52NEWS01:00South African court pauses President Cyril Ramaphosa's impeachment process 24/07 - 13:44SPORT01:08Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger submit joint bid for 2032 Afcon 23/07 - 13:14THIS IS CULTURE02:20Threading a future: The woman weaving a new art form in Burkina Faso 22/07 - 16:38More stories01:25General Abdourahamane TchianiCalm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 7 hours ago01:02CoupVote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 6 hours ago00:56United KingdomNotting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours agoRead the full article at Africanews