Adopted text
Continued crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso
TA-10-2026-0225 · P10_TA(2026)0225 · PE783.374
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 476–11–75 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2026/2767
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Parliament's resolution condemns Burkina Faso's crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms, urging authorities to reverse measures and uphold rights.¶ It calls for ending abuses, restoring media and political freedoms, and respecting human rights in counterterrorism, while expressing concern over Russia's influence.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the dissolution and suspension of civil society organisations and urges authorities to reverse these measures and amend Law No 011-2025/ALT.¶
- Calls for an immediate end to intimidation, unlawful conscription, harassment, arbitrary detention, and enforced disappearance of civil society actors, journalists, human rights defenders, humanitarian workers and political opponents.¶
- Calls for independent investigations into all allegations of crimes and human rights violations.
- Calls on authorities to uphold press freedom, lift media restrictions, and allow journalists to work freely and safely.¶
- Calls on authorities to restore rights of student organisations and political parties to organise and present a credible roadmap towards free and transparent elections and civilian governance.¶
- Calls on authorities to refrain from reinstating the death penalty, reverse withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, and decriminalise civil society efforts for human rights, equality and non-discrimination.¶
- Reaffirms that counterterrorism efforts must respect international human rights and humanitarian law; notes expulsion of European forces and Russia partnership have not produced security gains.¶
- Expresses concern over Russia's growing influence in security and political affairs, contributing to human rights violations and authoritarian drift.
- Calls for the EU to coordinate with African partners to address security and governance challenges and strengthen support for civil society and humanitarian actors.
Who is affected
- Civil society organisations, journalists, human rights defenders, humanitarian workers, political opponents, student organisations, and political parties in Burkina Faso.¶¶¶
- Burkinabe authorities, who are urged to reverse measures and uphold rights.
- EU institutions and member states, called to coordinate with African partners and support civil society.¶
Figures and deadlines
- 118 civil society organisations dissolved, as cited in the resolution.¶