Complex sentence: Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Honoré Traoré first assumed the role of acting head of state, however, many protesters criticised the new transition of power because of Traoré's ties to Compaoré.
Split into simpler sentences: Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Honoré Traoré first assumed the role of acting head of state. However, many protesters criticised the new transition of power because of Traoré's ties to Compaoré.