Burkina Faso: National and communal VDPs (Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland) in the provinces of Sissili and Ziro receive support from the hierarchy

Accompanied by the Regional Coordinator of VDPs in the Center-West Region, Commander Tibila SAWADOGO, the head of the delegation, met with the national and communal VDPs in the provinces of Sissili and Ziro. The delegation expressed their sincere appreciation for the accomplishments of the VDPs in these two provinces, as well as those of all VDPs in the Center-West Region.

«I have come on behalf of the VDP Brigade Commander to congratulate you on the work you have done in your respective communities and to gather your concerns and daily difficulties in order to improve them», noted Commander Tibila.

The national and communal  VDPs in these areas welcomed this approach and presented their requests to the head of the delegation.

On the way back, the delegation made a stop in Ipelcé and Saponé to encourage the VDPs and boost their morale.

It should be mentioned that the status of VDPs has been defined by law since January 21, 2020. They are defined as «Burkinabe nationals who are auxiliary forces of defense and security (FDS), voluntarily serving the security interests of their village or residential area».

Hadja Kourouma