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Burkina Faso’s military government has escalated its tensions with Western organizations by arresting eight staff members of a Dutch humanitarian group, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO). The authorities have accused these individuals, who include European and Burkinabè nationals, of “spying and treason.” Officials claim the staff illegally collected and shared sensitive security information with foreign powers, even after the NGO was officially suspended for three months. INSO has rejected these allegations, stating its work is solely dedicated to collecting publicly available data. This incident highlights the growing rift between Burkina Faso’s junta and its former international partners, as the nation continues to pivot towards Russia and away from Western influence.
Aljazeera