Burkina Faso: The government authorizes the dispatch of a military contingent to the Republic of Niger
The countries of the sub-region are fighting against the enemies of peace and terrorism, and Niger has not been spared. Faced with the socio-political situation in Niger, Burkina Faso, a sister country, has demonstrated its solidarity through a salutary gesture. Burkina Faso, under the leadership of the President of the Burkinabe Revolution, has decided to send a military contingent to the Republic of Niger.
In a weekly meeting, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in collaboration with members of the government, approved the bill to send a contingent to Niger. This decision follows on from the joint statement issued with Mali on July 31.v
This commitment by the Burkina Faso government is part of its efforts to prevent and combat terrorism. The Burkinabe government does not intend to leave the CNSP alone in this fight. The Libyan mistake will not be repeated.
«Without being bellicose, it has to be said that this commitment is being made to prevent and best carry out our fight against terrorism, and to respond to the profound aspirations of the Burkinabe masses. What affects the security of Niger fundamentally affects the security of our countrie to » said the Minister of State for Defense, Colonel-Major Kassoum Coulibaly.
According to reports, certain individuals are being paid to carry out attacks in Burkina Faso. The Burkina Faso government is committed to participating in the fight against jihadists under the best possible conditions.
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