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Four foreign NGOs lose licences over “formality breaches”
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Two associations suspended for three months amid sovereignty drive
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Junta cracks down on dissent, expels diplomats over “subversive” activities
Burkina Faso’s military-led government has withdrawn the operational licences of four foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and suspended two others for three months, citing breaches of national regulations.
According to decrees dated mid-June and seen by AFP on Friday, the decision forms part of the junta’s efforts to enforce national sovereignty following the September 2022 coup that brought Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power.
Authorities accused one of the suspended associations of engaging in “data breaches.” The measures come amid a broader crackdown on civil society and the media, as the junta claims to be battling jihadist violence that has ravaged the country for over a decade.
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In recent months, diplomats alleged to be involved in “subversive” activities have been expelled, and several international media outlets have been forced to shut down.
Burkina Faso continues to grapple with surging violence attributed to jihadist groups spilling over from neighbouring Mali and Niger.
The insecurity has triggered kidnappings and extrajudicial arrests, particularly targeting civilians critical of the military government.
