In the latest twist of Burkina Faso’s ongoing political crisis, the military regime has adopted a unique conscription strategy to silence the opposition. Following two coups, the government used an emergency law to enlist government critics, including journalists and dissenters forcibly. This approach targeted prominent figures who criticized the regime, like Arouna Louré and Issaka […]
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