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Desire to heal the nation

    BUJUMBURA

    Expressing his desire to heal the nation's wounds and investigate all unpunished crimes, Compaore said he had set up a college of wise men - chosen for their integrity - to review all "current outstanding problems" and recommend action acceptable to all political parties.

    "I, therefore, appeal to all Burkinabe citizens to demonstrate
    self-control, peacefulness, as well as the spirit of fraternity and dialogue," he said.

    In a related development, university and high school students returned to classes after 10 days of closure because of the demonstrations.

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