Ouagadougou:The President of the People's Legislative Assembly, Dr. Ousmane Bougouma, acting on behalf of President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, paid tribute to the victims of the 2014 popular uprising and the 2015 coup by laying a wreath of flowers at the National Heroes Monument in Ouagadougou.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony was attended by government members, diplomats, associations, and the families of the victims. It began at 10 a.m. with the sounding of a siren, followed by a minute of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the events of October 2014 and September 2015.

Dr. Bougouma placed the wreath at the base of the monument as a gesture of national acknowledgment for the sacrifices made by the victims and those who died defending Burkina Faso. This event is part of the National Martyrs' Day, dedicated to honoring Burkinabe who sacrificed their lives for freedom, dignity, and justice.

The day serves as a reminder of the nation's commitment to remembering these victims and emphasizes the values of courage, patriotism, and dignity.