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Burkina Faso denounces expulsion of citizens from Guinea
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, has expressed grave concern following the forced departure of thousands of Burkinabè citizens from Guinea. The exodus follows a decision by Guinean authorities to ban artisanal and illegal gold mining in the Siguiri region to combat environmental degradation, including the pollution of the Niger and Tinkisso rivers.
Minister Sana stated that neither the Burkinabè nor the Malian authorities were informed of the operation in advance. He reported that some Burkinabè nationals sustained injuries, including gunshot wounds, during the process, which he characterized as potentially involving cruel and inhumane treatment.
In response, the Burkinabè government has mobilized approximately 100 buses to facilitate the dignified repatriation of its citizens. Many of the displaced miners are currently seeking refuge in Mali, where Malian youth have mobilized to provide humanitarian assistance.
Guinean Foreign Minister Morissanda Kouyaté met with accredited diplomats to defend the state’s sovereignty and environmental mandate, asserting that the crackdown is necessary to protect natural resources and that the nation remains committed to Pan-African values despite its firm stance on illegal mining.
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Burkina Faso · Guinea · Mahamadou Sana · Mali · Morissanda Kouyaté
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Some Burkinabè nationals reportedly sustained gunshot wounds during the operation. burkinamedia.com · journaldufaso.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Guinean Foreign Minister Morissanda Kouyaté met with accredited diplomats to discuss the Siguiri situation. abidjantv.net · guineenews.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Malian Minister of Youth Abdoul Kassim Ibrahim Fomba mobilized Malian youth to assist Burkinabè refugees. libreinfo.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 8,000 Burkinabè gold miners were forced to leave Guinea. neocontinent.com · www.africaglobalvillage.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Burkinabè government mobilized 100 buses to assist with the repatriation of citizens. journaldufaso.com · www.nouvelle-afrique.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Guinean authorities cited environmental degradation and pollution of the Niger and Tinkisso rivers as reasons for the mining ban. neocontinent.com · abidjantv.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Burkinabè Minister of Security Mahamadou Sana stated that neither Burkina Faso nor Mali were informed of the operation in advance. burkinamedia.com · journaldufaso.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Guinean authorities banned artisanal gold mining in the Siguiri region on November 2, 2026. neocontinent.com · abidjantv.net