Burkina Faso’s military government has ordered the dissolution of more than 100 associations and civil society groups—which rights groups are calling an “attack” on basic rights.
It is the latest crackdown in the West African country, months after the government issued a decree dissolving all political parties.
The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Mobility announced on Wednesday the dissolution of 118 NGOs and associations “in accordance with current legal provisions” and a ban on their activities.
Since taking power in a 2022 coup, the military government led by Ibrahim Traore has cracked down on NGOs, unions, freedom of assembly, and opposition to military rule.
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Burkina Faso Dissolves More than 100 NGOs and Civil Society Groups
17/04/2026
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