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    Military build-up in Burkina Faso

    Zélie Petit
    Zélie Petit
    A Burkina Faso Soldier prepares to simulate conducting a patrol
    A Burkina Faso Soldier prepares to simulate conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 19, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano)

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    Since the coup in January 2022, Burkina Faso’s interim government has been strengthening its military power. By diversifying its military partnerships, Captain Traoré aims to consolidate its power, while detaching himself from the West. However, this military build-up also led to increasing indiscriminate violence against civilians.

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    Zélie Petit
    Zélie Petit
    Junior Intelligence Analyst

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