From BBC Africa: There have been widespread calls for President Compaore of Burkina Faso not to change the constitution to seek a further term in office.
The White House said democratic institutions are strengthened when established rules are consistently adhered to. The former colonial power, France, called for restraint.
The African Union urged Burkina Faso to respect the wishes of its people.
On Wednesday the European Union also called on the government in Ouagadougou to scrap the proposed legislation, warning it could jeopardise stability and democratic progress.
Looks like it may be too late now. Parliament burned down, TV station takeover and rioting all over town. Blaise may be on the run to France, who knows?
