Burkina Faso Military Dissolves 118 Rights Groups in Latest Authoritarian Move

Burkina Faso’s military government has taken another significant step to tighten its grip on civil society, announcing the dissolution of 118 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations. The announcement came from the Ministry of Territorial Administration, which stated the action was in compliance with existing legal provisions. Most of the targeted groups are involved in human rights advocacy, prompting widespread condemnation from rights groups and the international community. This