Burkina Faso: UNHCR Operational Update, 1 November to 31 December 2020
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According to the National Council for Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation (CONASUR), as of 31 December 2020, there are 1,074,993 internally displaced persons (IDPs) – almost double the number from last December 2019.
The Presidential and legislative elections took place on 22 November and saw the reelection of President Christian Roch Kabore. The inauguration took place on 28 December in Ouagadougou.
With the support of national authorities to reinforce the security in and around the Goudoubo camp and of partners for the rehabilitation of infrastructures, UNHCR helped close to 5,000 refugees to return to the camp.
Operational Context
The security situation in Burkina Faso remains volatile, with continued attacks targeting the Forces of Defense and Security (FDS) and civilians, particularly those suspected of collaborating with the FDS. A variety of security incidents affected the regions of the Bouc