Burkina junta leader: Security first before promised elections
- The leader of Burkina Faso's military junta stated that elections will only be held when the security situation allows for it. He emphasized that the safety of all citizens is paramount before conducting any elections.
- Junta leader Ibrahim Traore confirmed that improving security in Burkina Faso would take "two to three months" after assuming power. Earlier this month, a security pact was signed between Burkina Faso's military leadership and the neighboring juntas of Mali and Niger, indicating efforts to address security concerns in the region.
- Despite previous commitments to hold elections in July 2024 to restore civilian rule, Traore stated that elections are not a priority at the moment. The focus appears to be on ensuring a safe and secure environment in Burkina Faso before moving forward with the electoral process.
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Elections in Burkina Faso not a ‘priority’ – Military leader - Daily Trust
Elections in Burkina Faso are not a “priority” compared to “security”, the country’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore said Friday on state TV, almost a year after coming to power in a coup. Traore, who had promised a return to democracy with presidential elections by July 2024, also announced planned changes to the constitution to make it representative of the “masses”. “It’s not a priority, I’ll tell you that clearly, it’s security that’s…
Burkina junta leader: Security first before promised elections
The leader of Burkina Faso's military junta on Friday said promised elections would only be held once the security situation permits, as hundreds of his supporters rallied in the capital on the first anniversary of the coup.
Burkina Faso: 'elections not a priority compared to security', says military leader
Almost a year after seizing power in a coup, Captain Ibrahim Traore, who had promised a return to presidential elections by July 2024, in Burkina Faso, announced planned changes to the constitution to make it representative of the masses, declaring Friday, on state TV, that elections are not a prior
Burkina Faso junta leader says no elections until the country safe for voting
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) – Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Ibrahim Traore, said on Friday that there would be no elections until the country was safe enough for everyone to vote. The military government that seized power in a coup last year has committed to organising a vote to restore civilian rule in 2024.
Burkina Junta Leader: Security First Before Promised Elections
The leader of Burkina Faso's military junta on Friday said promised elections would only be held once the security situation permits, as hundreds of his supporters rallied in the capital on the first anniversary of the coup. Supporters gathered at the Place de la Nation in Ouagadougou waving Burkinabe flags. Some held signs with pictures of the young interim president, Captain Ibrahim Traore. Traore grabbed power Sept. 30, 2022, ousting the lead…
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