In a recent decree, Burkina Faso’s military government dissolved all political parties. The government cited the proliferation of parties as a cause for division and weakened social fabric. A bill addressing party statutes, financing, and the opposition leader position will be sent to the transitional council, with assets transferred to the state. This action follows a previous ban on public political events, solidifying the junta’s control.
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In a recent move, Burkina Faso’s junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, has enacted a law criminalizing homosexuality, following Traore’s meeting with the Russian president in Moscow. The law, unanimously passed by the transitional parliament, imposes prison sentences of up to five years and fines for those found engaging in homosexual acts, with foreign nationals facing deportation. This legislation is part of a broader family and citizenship reform and will be accompanied by an awareness campaign, mirroring similar actions taken by neighboring countries like Mali, and reflecting a broader trend of tightening anti-LGBTQ+ laws across the African continent.
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John Q. Hosedrinker