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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2767(RSP))

On continued crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso

B-10-2026-0329

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Alexandr Vondra, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Carlo Fidanza, Reinis Pozņaks, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Ivaylo Valchev, Marlena Maląg, Alberico Gambino, Geadis Geadi, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Marion Maréchal, Guillaume Peltier, Laurence Trochu

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This resolution condemns the crackdown on civic space, political freedoms and fundamental rights in Burkina Faso, and expresses concern over the jihadist insurgency and Russia's growing influence. It calls on the Commission, the EEAS and member states to monitor the human rights situation, support civil society and coordinate with African partners.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the continued crackdown on civic space, political freedoms and fundamental rights in Burkina Faso.
  2. Expresses grave concern over the dissolution of political parties and the public rejection of democratic governance by the military leadership.
  3. Condemns the ongoing jihadist insurgency affecting Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel, including terrorist activities from Mali.
  4. Expresses concern over Russia's growing influence in Burkina Faso's security and political affairs, contributing to democratic backsliding and human rights abuses.
  5. Calls on the Commission, the EEAS and member states to monitor the human rights situation, support independent civil society and humanitarian actors, and coordinate with African partners.

Who is affected

  • The military authorities of Burkina Faso, who are condemned for the crackdown and called to respect democratic governance.
  • Civil society organisations, political parties, journalists, human rights defenders and perceived critics in Burkina Faso, who face restrictions and abuses.
  • The Commission, the EEAS and member states, who are called to monitor and support civil society.

Figures and deadlines

  • More than 100 associations and civil society organisations dissolved by military authorities.