The military government of Burkina Faso has significantly intensified its campaign against civil society by ordering the dissolution of 118 non-governmental organisations and associations. This move targets numerous groups dedicated to human rights defence. The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Mobility announced the decision on April 15, 2026. Authorities cited a July 2025 law regarding […]
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Rights groups hit as Burkina Faso junta orders mass dissolution of 118 NGOs
MyJoyOnlineBy Ebenezer Afanyi DadzieWed, 22 Apr 2026 · 1h ago0 views
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Burkina Faso's military government ordered the dissolution of 118 non-governmental organizations and associations, announced on April 15, 2026, by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Mobility. This action, which targets numerous human rights groups, was reportedly based on a July 2025 law. The move marks an intensification of the junta's campaign against civil society.
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