Verdict due in Burkina leader Sankara's 1987 assassination trial

The historic trial into Sankara's death opened last October, more than 34 years after his death. PHOTO | COURTESY

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What you need to know:

  • The historic trial into Sankara's death opened last October, more than 34 years after his death. 
  • He and 12 colleagues were gunned down by a hit squad on October 15, 1987, at a meeting of the ruling National Revolutionary Council.

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