Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support the people of Burkina Faso following the recent coup d'etat.

The UK is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security and political situation in Burkina Faso and its impact on the Burkinabe people. As I set out in my statement on 25 January 2022, the UK condemns the recent coup d'etat by military forces. To best serve the Burkinabe people, it is vital that Burkina Faso returns to democratic civilian and constitutional rule without delay. We are monitoring the political and security situation closely, and working with partners to encourage a swift, peaceful and constructive resolution to events. Dialogue between all parties is required to tackle insecurity across Burkina Faso, and respond to the needs of the Burkinabe people.