Damiba Faces Traoré in Court — Burkina Faso Holds Its Breath

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Damiba Faces Traoré in Court — Burkina Faso Holds Its Breath


Paul-Henri Damiba, former military leader of Burkina Faso, has been arrested and extradited back to the country.

Damiba had gone into hiding in Togo after being ousted in the 2022 coup that brought Ibrahim Traoré to power.

While in exile, Damiba was accused of multiple coup attempts, including a foiled plot allegedly planned in December.

On 12 December, Burkina Faso formally requested Damiba’s extradition after concluding investigations against him.

Within four days, Togo complied, arrested Damiba, and handed him over to Burkina Faso’s embassy in Lomé.

Damiba is now facing charges of treason, which currently carry a possible sentence of 10–20 years in prison.

Burkina Faso abolished the death penalty in 2018, including for treason and coup-related offenses.

Due to rising jihadist violence and terrorism, public pressure grew to reinstate the death penalty for serious crimes.

In December last year, the military government approved a draft bill to reinstate the death penalty for treason, terrorism, and espionage.

The bill is not yet law, but if passed before Damiba’s trial ends, he could face the death penalty.

The outcome of Damiba’s case is being closely watched by soldiers, coup plotters, jihadist groups, and militant factions.

The situation highlights a broader lesson: failure to let go of power, ego-driven ambition, and refusal to adapt can lead to personal and national consequences.
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