Brussels 15.04.2023 “In an increasingly difficult security and humanitarian context in Burkina Faso with an upsurge in terrorist attacks, the European Union once again expresses its solidarity with the people of Burkina Faso and its commitment to combating terrorism” reads the press release of the press person of the European External Action Service (EEAS).

“The European Union takes note of the publication of a decree, on April 13, 2023, allowing general mobilization, under conditions still to be defined. Without calling into question the need to give a strong impetus to the fight against terrorism, the European Union reiterates its messages so that the emphasis placed on the armed struggle does not come at the expense of human rights and international humanitarian law. The European Union encourages the transitional authorities to carry out thorough investigations into all allegations of human rights violations.

“The European Union also reiterates its strong concern regarding the restrictions of civic and democratic space”.