Thick smoke covers the streets of Ouagadougou - after angry demonstrators in Burkina Faso set the parliament on fire, protesting President Blaise Compaore's bid to extend his 27 year rule by amending the constitution.<br/> <br />As the violence erupted, the government abandoned its plans - but the protests continued, prompting the military to step in.<br/> <br />The spokesman for the head of Burkina Faso's armed forces announced the creation of a national transitional government, although he did not say who would lead it.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (French) SPOKESMAN FOR BURKINA FASO MILITARY, READING OUT STATEMENT, SAYING:<br/> <br />"A transitional body will be put in place in consultation with all parties. A return to the constitutional order is expected in no more than 12 months,"<br/> <br />At least three protesters were shot dead and scores were wounded by security forces as crowds tried to storm various state buildings.<br/> <br />It is not immediately possible to confirm the whereabouts of President Compaore, w
