Title: Burkina Faso denounces the blocking of its military equipment during an offensive speech at the UN
Introduction :
During the 78th United Nations General Assembly, Burkina Faso took the floor to denounce the blocking of its military equipment by its international partners. In an offensive speech, the country’s civil service minister, Bassolma Bazié, pointed out the hypocrisy of Western powers, particularly France. This situation endangers the security of Burkina Faso, which faces armed and terrorist groups. This article looks at the scathing statements of the Burkinabe minister and the implications of this blockage of military equipment.
The blocking of military equipment:
Minister Bassolma Bazié revealed that Burkina Faso had placed orders for military equipment, but that these were voluntarily blocked by its international partners. He cited the example of a contract with Brazil, where the weapons license had to come from Belgium, the navigation and firing system from the United States of America, and the engine from Canada. These essential means for the defense of Burkinabe territory are therefore currently inaccessible, endangering the security of the country.
The hypocrisy of Western powers:
Minister Bazié highlighted the hypocrisy of Western powers, in particular France, which supports Ukraine in its conflict against Russia, but knowingly blocks Burkina Faso’s military equipment in the face of its own security challenges. This attitude was described as cynical by the Burkinabè Minister of Civil Service. He denounced the aid cuts and the cancellation of training conventions for defense and security forces, which further penalize Burkina Faso in its fight against armed groups.
Repercussions on the security of Burkina Faso:
The blocking of military equipment ordered by Burkina Faso has direct consequences on the country’s security. Faced with the urgency of the situation, Minister Bazié declared that Burkina Faso would now seek to ensure its own security, by linking its partnerships with other countries, such as Russia, Iran and Cuba. This decision shows Burkina Faso’s desire to no longer depend on Western powers which hinder its ability to defend itself effectively.
Conclusion :
The Burkinabè minister’s offensive speech at the UN highlights the blocking of Burkina Faso’s military equipment by Western powers, in particular France. This situation endangers the security of the country and raises questions about the responsibility of international partners in the fight against terrorism. Burkina Faso affirms its desire to take charge of its own security by establishing partnerships with other countries, thus highlighting the limits of its dependence on Western powers.