Continued crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso

Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso, including intimidation and violence against opponents, journalists, and civil society.§1: source passage in the text It calls on the Burkinabe authorities to restore the legal status of dissolved organisations, lift media suspensions, and ensure free and safe work for journalists and human rights defenders.§1: source passage in the text Parliament also urges Burkina Faso to refrain from reinstating the death penalty and demands a return to inclusive elections and civilian government.§1: source passage in the text The resolution will be forwarded to the EU institutions, member states, Burkina Faso's authorities, and regional and international bodies.§1: source passage in the text