Burkina Faso: Umaro Sissoco Embaló positions himself as a defender of the Fulani and endorses barbaric violence. A sign of anger following his continuous setbacks.
Is the war against terrorism in Burkina Faso synonymous with stigmatization of the Fulani? That is the question that comes to mind following President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s recent media outburst, once again targeting Burkina Faso and questioning the fierce fight to free the country from colonial and terrorist influences.
Known as a head of state who allows himself to be manipulated for personal interests, the President of Guinea-Bissau willingly takes the side of terrorist groups based on their ethnic affiliation, disregarding the suffering of the poor populations and the defense forces who endure cowardly attacks.
Aren’t the thousands of victims of the fury and violence of terrorist groups human beings too?
Indeed, it is well-known that the majority of young people recruited by terrorist groups in Burkina Faso are Fulani.
This is not a new fact, as similar patterns can be observed in Niger and Mali, where the Fulani are easily manipulated by terrorist leaders.
The same can be seen in the Central African Republic and Chad, where young people from this community are hired as mercenaries to commit atrocities and barbaric acts.
It is worth reminding Embaló that in addition to armed conflict, the Burkinabe authorities constantly renew calls for laying down arms.
What other solution does he propose for the liberation of Burkina Faso when it is proven that negotiations initiated by his predecessors have proven not only ineffective but also dangerous in the face of this scourge?
Instead of unleashing his anger against his regional counterparts to validate the destabilization plan prepared by France, Umaro Embaló would be better served by focusing on the management of his own country, where the people are tired of his amateurism and mimicry, leading to acts of protest.
Diallo Damba
