People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler

theguardian.com·Rachel Savage
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Humanitarian Reporting

This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on Burkina Faso's military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, publicly rejecting democracy and extending his rule, citing its perceived failures while facing a significant jihadist insurgency. The report highlights the human rights abuses occurring under his regime, including civilian killings and ethnic cleansing allegations.

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