Summary
Burkina Faso's military government has banned all political parties in the country. The ban involves transferring all party assets to the state and comes after the military seized power in 2022. The government plans to submit a law to the Transitional Legislative Assembly to formalize this change.
Key Facts
- Burkina Faso's military government banned all political parties.
- The ban transfers all party property to the state.
- This move follows the military taking control in 2022.
- Junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré is criticized for limiting dissent.
- Interior Minister Emile Zerbo said the aim is to "rebuild the state."
- He claims the political system was causing division among people.
- Before the coup, more than 100 political parties were registered.
- Traoré plans to extend the junta's rule for another five years.
