Burkina Faso: Nearly 1,400 talibes removed from Ouagadougou streets in anti-begging operation
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Burkina Faso's Ministry of Family and Solidarity announced that 1,911 people in begging situations were removed from the streets of Ouagadougou between June 24 and July 3, 2026. This operation, conducted with the support of the Laabal Brigade and the National Police, aimed to protect vulnerable populations. Among those taken into care, 1,396 were minors, including 1,046 talibes, who represent three-quarters of the children involved. The ministry stated that the beneficiaries were directed to specialized facilities for social support and will receive follow-up to facilitate their reintegration and provide them with dignified living conditions. Burkinabe authorities are calling for collective mobilization involving communities, associations, and social services to combat begging and child exploitation effectively and sustainably.
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