Three years since Burkina Faso’s coup d’état, violence continues
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It’s been three years since Ibrahim Traoré seized power in Burkina Faso through a coup d’état. He justified his takeover by claiming previous leaders had failed to protect the country. But on the ground, little has changed.
Breakdown
- Ibrahim Traore took power in Burkina Faso through a coup, promising improved security.
- Despite increased military support and volunteers, violence by terrorist groups persists. 16s
- NGO ACLED reports attacks in recent years have resulted in nearly 16,000 deaths. 40s
- Human rights groups note a rise in arbitrary detentions and shrinking freedoms. 46s
- Burkina Faso is now the country most affected by terrorism, despite government reforms. 55s