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Burkina Faso : Between growing insecurity and political suspicions at every turn Spécial
octobre 21, 2024
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In Burkina Faso, military authorities claim to have foiled several attempts to destabilize the presidential palace. These attempts are said to involve foreign powers, the former junta strongman Damiba, as well as civilian and military figures. The authorities have accused Abidjan of participating in the "destabilization" of the country.
At the same time, the people of Djibo are calling for help following threats from jihadist groups. Since the ultimatum given by the terrorist groups in the area, there have been massive displacements of the population since September 14. The security situation in the area is worsening by the day, to such an extent that the Deputy Chief of the General Staff made a visit to the area to hold talks with the "forces vives". Colonel Moussa Diallo was keen to reassure the population of the authorities' determination to combat terrorism on Burkinabe soil.
In the same vein, security is being stepped up in Ouagadougou, with tighter controls on incoming vehicles in particular. This reinforcement is intended to thwart any attempt by terrorist or criminal elements to infiltrate the capital. This year, the country of men of integrity is one of the ten countries most affected by terrorism, alongside the other two states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), according to the Global Terrorism Index report.
In addition, reprisals against former dignitaries continue. For example, Burkina Faso's former Foreign Minister, Djibril Bassolé, is still under pressure from unidentified individuals. Recently, his daughter Yasmine was the victim of a house search. Prior to this, his aide-de- camp and eldest son were arrested. The latest developments in Burkina Faso reveal a critical security situation, with the country caught between suspicion of destabilization and the persistence of the terrorist threat, which justifies the reinforcement of security measures in the capital.