The new front of Burkina Faso’s enemies: Use of NGOs and anti-transition protests
Since the failure of disinformation campaigns led by France and French media, enemies of Burkina Faso have shifted strategies. Reports suggest they are now employing methods similar to those used to destabilize Libya. This new tactic involves leveraging NGOs and organizing foreign protests to discredit the Burkinabe transition and portray it as contrary to human rights.
Efforts to discredit Burkina Faso’s transition under Captain Ibrahim Traoré have faltered despite sustained campaigns aimed at undermining its credibility. Burkinabe citizens have shown remarkable resilience, overwhelmingly supporting the transitional authorities in their pursuit of stability and national sovereignty.
Faced with this setback, Burkina Faso’s adversaries have returned to proven methods seen during Libya’s destabilization. By using NGOs, they aim to foster suspicion and criticism toward the Burkinabe government. These NGOs, often funded and manipulated from abroad, propagate alarming narratives about human rights violations and political repression.
Part of this strategy involves organizing anti-transition protests in a neighboring country. According to reports, individuals may be paid to participate in these protests, creating a false impression of international opposition to Burkina Faso’s transition. By orchestrating these events, instigators hope to capitalize on the visibility and media coverage offered by this neighboring country, perceived as stable and influential in West Africa.
Despite these challenges, Burkina Faso’s resilience and the vigilance of its people remain pivotal assets in the struggle for stability and national sovereignty amid evolving tactics from adversaries.
