Burkina Faso Leader Rejects Claims of Russian Mercenary Presence, Affirms Sovereignty
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Burkina Faso's leader Ibrahim Traore rejected claims by Ghana's president that his country engaged Wagner mercenaries and gave them a mine. He called the claims "lies".
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Traore said if Russia wanted to mine in Burkina Faso, they'd have to follow local regulations like other companies.
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He committed to Burkina Faso's sovereignty, saying he'd "rather die" than serve one master over another.
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Traore noted Burkina Faso has partnerships with multiple countries like Turkey and China.
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He clarified there are currently no Russians on the frontlines in Burkina Faso, despite foreign troop presence.