Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves 118 NGOs, Drawing Criticism from Rights Groups

Burkina Faso's military government has intensified its crackdown on civil society by ordering the dissolution of 118 non-governmental organizations and associations, many of which are dedicated to human rights.

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Rights groups hit as Burkina Faso junta orders mass dissolution of 118 NGOs

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 […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

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Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves 118 NGOs, Drawing Criticism from Rights Groups

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