Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan
April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan
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Burkina Faso's Council of Ministers adopted a draft law on April 24 to create a 100,000-strong military reserve by the end of 2026. Defense Minister Celestin Simpore framed the move as a way to rapidly mobilize citizens to respond to security threats and "embed Patriotic Defense within . . .
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Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan
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Burkina Faso's Council of Ministers adopted a draft law on April 24 to create a 100,000-strong military reserve by the end of 2026. Defense Minister Celestin Simpore framed the move as a way to rapidly mobilize citizens to respond to security threats and "embed Patriotic Defense within . . .