mostly composed of forces that had backed Compaoré. The coalition stood in opposition to President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré and the ruling People's Movement for Progress (MPP), but it was distinct from the main opposition coalition, the Coalition of Democratic Forces for Real Change led by Zéphirin Diabré. On 19 April 2017, the CDP criticized the forthcoming trial of Compaoré (in absentia) and members of his government in connection with efforts to suppress the October 2014 protests that led to the fall of the government. According to the CDP, the trial was a politically motivated "witch hunt" and "a clear violation of the rule of law". Electoral history Presidential elections National Assembly elections References External links 1996 establishments in Burkina Faso Political parties established in 1996 Political parties in Burkina Faso Social democratic parties in Burkina Faso