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Thomas Sankara, born on December 21, 1949 and died on October 15, 1987, was a political figure from Ivory Coast. He served as the head of state and is known for his radical reforms and anti-corruption policies, making him an important figure in the African independence movement.

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“The French revolution taught us the rights of man.”

Men Rights Taught Revolution Taught Us French Revolution

Book:Somos herederos de las revoluciones del Mundo: Discursos de la revolución de Burkina Faso, 1983-87

Source: Somos herederos de las revoluciones del Mundo: Discursos de la revolución de Burkina Faso, 1983-87

“Let there be an end to the arrogance of the big powers who miss no opportunity to put the rights of the people in question. Africa's absence from the club of those who have the right to veto is unjust and should be ended.”

People Should Ends Bigs Opportunity Rights Missing Clubs Absence Arrogance Unjust Veto

Book:Thomas Sankara speaks: the Burkina Faso revolution, 1983-87

Source: Thomas Sankara speaks: the Burkina Faso revolution, 1983-87

“Inequality can be done away with only by establishing a new society, where men and women will enjoy equal rights, resulting from an upheaval in the means of production and in all social relations. Thus, the status of women will improve only with the elimination of the system that exploits them.”

Men Mean Done Social Enjoy Rights Equal Men And Women Relation Productions Inequality Equal Rights Exploits Elimination Upheaval Social Relations

Book:Thomas Sankara speaks: the Burkina Faso revolution, 1983-87

Source: Thomas Sankara speaks: the Burkina Faso revolution, 1983-87

About the Author

Born: December 21, 1949
Died: October 15, 1987
Known for: Political figure
Quotes: 38

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Thomas Sankara speaks: the Burkina Faso revolution, 1983-87Related source material

We are Heirs of the World's Revolutions: Speeches from the Burkina Faso Revolution, 1983-87Related source material

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