They call themselves the “red vests”. A group of young people presenting themselves on social networks as supporters of the transitional power threaten all discordant voices. They announce that they are visiting the homes of those who criticize the actions of the military regime in place. A few days ago, they went to the home of the president of the national consultation framework for civil society organizations. Analysts, worried, who fear slippage.
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At Safiatou Lopez’s home, the group identifying themselves as “red vests” delivered a message to the parents of the civil society activist, currently in exile in Ivory Coast. Very active on social networks, she has several times requested the resignation of the captain Ibrahim Traore. The spokesperson for the “red vests” warns “ that they will directly and openly attack those who are against the regime. And let them not fear justice either “.
“ This is very dangerous », Estimates a member of a human rights organization. He denounces the silence of the transition authorities.
For journalist and consultant Moussa Sawadogo, “ these violent, stigmatizing and hateful speeches » held by these young people are scary. “ We have reached a situation where the slippages are palpable, as in certain countries of Central Africa », worries the observer.
These young people who call themselves the “red vests” act outside any legal framework and with complete impunity. The power in place must have the “ courage » to call on them to put an end to their actions, believes the journalist and consultant.