Getaway of the traditional healer with the help of soldiers: a case that makes a lot of noise
Shocking revelation in recent news: a traditional healer, accused of intentional assault and battery as well as acts of torture, escaped with the help of soldiers. The case took an unexpected turn when soldiers surrounded the courthouse to demand the healer’s release and finally managed to extract her from the prison security guard’s van.
This spectacular escape provoked the indignation of the Burkinabe justice system, with lawyers, clerks and the human rights movement condemning this event. Magistrates have even suspended their activities in all jurisdictions as a sign of protest. The prosecutor of Faso also requested the opening of an investigation for escape and complicity in escape, as well as for discredit on a jurisdictional act.
The poisonous climate surrounding this case highlights the existing tensions in Burkina Faso and raises questions about the independence of the judiciary and the influence of military forces in judicial cases. Social media also played a key role in the case, as the acts of torture were allegedly broadcast online, attracting public attention and fueling widespread outrage.
While the healer’s escape may have come as a surprise, it highlights flaws in the justice system and raises questions about the authorities’ ability to ensure the safety and integrity of prisoners. This case also highlights the urgent need for reforms in the field of justice and the protection of human rights, in order to ensure that such situations do not recur in the future.
The escape of the traditional healer with the help of soldiers is an event that has considerably shaken Burkina Faso. It highlights the need for in-depth reflection on the role of military forces in justice, as well as on the guarantees required to ensure the safety of prisoners. Hopefully this case will serve as a catalyst for positive and lasting reforms in the country’s justice system