Attacks against journalists continued. Female genital mutilation continued to be practised, while accusations of witchcraft still threatened women’s rights to life and health. The reintroduction of a bill to promote “family values” threatened to further criminalize LGBTI people. Refugee status was granted immediately to forcibly displaced Burkinabe asylum seekers. The health sector was seriously hit by USAID cuts as the country faced disease outbreaks. Efforts were made to fight illegal mining, encourage reforestation and combat illegal fishing.
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