Ibrahim Traore, who came to power in a coup in September 2022, has publicly urged citizens of Burkina Faso to abandon the notion of democracy, stating it 'kills.' Initially promising to hold elections in 2024, Traore has now stated that no elections will take place until the country is secure enough for voting. His administration has focused on addressing security challenges posed by Islamist insurgencies linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State, which have plagued Burkina Faso for over a decade. In January, Traore's government dissolved all political parties, effectively suspending political activities in a country that previously had over 100 registered parties. Traore drew parallels with Libya, arguing that external attempts to impose democracy are harmful. A recent report from Human Rights Watch highlighted that Burkina Faso's military has been responsible for more civilian deaths than the Islamist militants it combats, further complicating the security situation in the country.