The transitional government in Burkina Faso has announced the freezing of assets belonging to former President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, alongside sanctions targeting over 100 individuals and entities accused of activities undermining national security.
A statement issued by the Minister of Economy, Dr. Aboubacar Nakanabo, on November 19, confirmed the economic restrictions, which impact 113 individuals and two organizations.
Among those named are Damiba, two former foreign ministers, General Djibril Bassolé, and journalists Alpha Barry, Abdoulaye Barry, and Newton Ahmed Barry.
Also included are former Dori mayor Aziz Diallo and several senior military officials, including ex-national operations commander Amed Kinda and former special forces leader Romeo Ouoba.
The targeted individuals are accused of involvement in a plot to destabilize the current transitional government, which has faced persistent challenges in maintaining stability amid security concerns.
The decree also extends sanctions to terrorist groups operating within Burkina Faso, such as the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), Macina Liberation Front, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Ansar Dine, and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). These organizations have been linked to acts of terrorism across the Sahel region.
The listed individuals and groups are accused of either participating in or financing terrorist activities, according to the government’s document seen by APA.
The sanctions, which are initially set for six months, may be renewed as necessary.
This move underscores the transitional government’s commitment to combating terrorism and curbing financial support for destabilizing elements in the country.
Authorities have stressed the importance of these measures in safeguarding national security as Burkina Faso continues its fight against insurgent threats.
