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The creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) can be partly explained by the failure and incapacity of sub-regional institutions and mechanisms to respond to the legitimate security concerns of its populations
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Traore, while addressing the UN General Assembly High-Level Debate in New York said nearly 70% of its territory was now under the control of terrorist groups from 40% in 2022. He also hit out at the propaganda against Burkinabe Defence forces.
He highlighted “the professionalism and the stellar conduct” of the country’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and their participation in peacekeeping operations. He further claimed that the professional conduct of its army was uncomputable in respecting human rights.
Karamoko Jean Marie Traore said the Alliance of Sahel’s states primarily aimed to protect the populations of the Sahel who have suffered from the security and humanitarian crisis. In that regard, he reiterated his country’s accusation against Ukraine, as a “sponsor” of terrorists in the Sahel.
Traore added that the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) can be partly explained by the failure and incapacity of sub-regional institutions and mechanisms to respond to the legitimate security concerns of our populations. The creation of the Alliance has been lifesaving and will be our salvation. Its primary aim is to protect the populations of the Sahel who have suffered from the security and humanitarian crisis.
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He said the AES was still waiting for the UN Security Council which it appealed to last August and from which it expects strong decisions. He extended his country’s support of the UN Security Council reform to include Africa. That, he said, would enable us to establish the universal character of the UN and repair the persistent injustice against Africa.
