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Burkinabè opposition figures list 86 abductions attributed to the junta

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Burkinabè opposition figures list 86 abductions attributed to the junta

Burkinabè opposition figures in exile have published a list of 86 people they describe as victims of abductions linked to repression under Ibrahim Traoré’s junta. The document, shared on social media to mark the fourth anniversary of the 2022 coup, aims to denounce the authorities’ practices in Ouagadougou.

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In maps and figures

In figures · Burkina Faso

Jihadist violence in Burkina Faso

In October 2026 : 479 reported deaths (+491%) · Kadiogo : 0 · 2026 plan funded at 27%

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +
05001,000Nov 25Feb 26May 26Aug 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI — ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

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