Burkina Faso Fact Sheet-Democracy, Human Rights & Governance

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After 27 years of uninterrupted, semi-authoritarian rule, former president Blaise Compaore’s departure opened the door to a more competitive electoral process, and peaceful elections were held in November 2015. The new government is making efforts to address inclusive development and transitional justice challenges as well as security threats posed by violent extremist groups operating in the Sahel region.

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Monday, April 3, 2017 - 1:00pm