Sankara
Americannoun
noun
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He was also a lawyer for the family of the former head of state Thomas Sankara, who was killed in 1987 in a coup led by his successor Compaore.
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
It has led to the military seizing power once again, but it has continued with efforts to honour Sankara.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023
The current junta leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traore, has been likened by some to Sankara, as an anti-imperialist pan-African leader, and is using the reburial to increase support, analysts say.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023
Sankara and the other victims were buried at a civil cemetery in 1987.
From Reuters • Feb. 23, 2023
The lord Sankara, gratified at her penances, told her himself.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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