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Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says
Traoré said elections will wait until jihadist violence eases, as the junta extends its rule and tightens restrictions on parties, media and critics.
- On Thursday, Burkina Faso military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore told journalists that "people need to forget about democracy" and that "democracy kills," declaring no elections until the country achieves security.
- Traore seized power in a September 2022 coup after initially promising 2024 elections, but extended the transition period by five years to combat jihadist violence plaguing the nation for nearly 10 years.
- Before the coup, more than 100 registered political parties existed in Burkina Faso, but the military government dissolved the electoral commission last year and banned all political activities since 2022.
- Human Rights Watch reported that military forces have killed more than twice as many civilians as Islamist militants since 2023, while The United Nations urged Burkina Faso to reverse party bans and stop civic repression.
- Neighbouring Mali and Niger, also led by military rulers, have similarly dissolved political parties; the junta maintains a hostile stance toward Western nations, specifically France, while expelling international journalists.
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Military Leader of Burkina Faso Says Country Should “Forget About Democracy,” Pushes Back Elections Indefinitely
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. The military leader of Burkina Faso has announced that the country’s people should “forget about democracy” after dissolving political parties and delaying elections. Some shit …
In an interview with the state TV, he said that the inhabitants of the country must forget about it, because it is not for us.
The country's current junta has adopted a charter that allows Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who came to power in September 2022 with a coup d'état, to run for "presidential, legislative and municipal elections".
Ibrahim Traore's government has banned all political parties after previously suspending political activities and has said elections will be held "when the country is safe."
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