These extremist groups have been responsible for several severe human rights violations, including forced displacement, sexual violence, torture, and extrajudicial killings. Violent extremist organizations continue to threaten West Africa’s development as they are responsible for regional instability and attacks across the continent. In recent years, Burkina Faso has been a key focus for international efforts due to its strategic importance in West Africa. West Africa is home to many extremist groups, with violent extremist organizations like Boko Haram and Ansaru wreaking havoc in the region. This permissive environment created by violent extremist organizations underscores the inability of governments to foster better social policies to disengage the vibrant youths from engaging in social vices.

Source: Hindustan Times March 14, 2023 23:27 UTC