United States Concerned by Burkina Faso Electoral Code Changes
The United States is concerned by the National Transitional Council’s April 7 passage of certain changes to Burkina
Faso’s electoral code that exclude candidates in the upcoming elections who had voiced support for a constitutional
revision to amend presidential term limits in late 2014. The changes to the code would seem to be inconsistent with the
democratic principles of freedom of expression, freedom of association, and free, fair, and peaceful elections. We urge
the transitional government, civil society, and other actors who were instrumental in defending these democratic
principles to use a coordinated, consensual, and inclusive approach in conducting the elections.
ENDS