Burkina Faso Arrests Aid Workers for Spying | JQJO

Burkina Faso's military government has arrested eight members of a Dutch-based humanitarian organization, accusing them of spying and treason. The group includes three Europeans, a Malian, and four Burkinabé nationals. The organization, INSO, has "categorically" denied the allegations, stating its work is for the safety of aid workers and that the government was aware of their operations. The NGO was suspended in July for collecting data without authorization, but claims its staff remained to address detentions.