Written question asked by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 29 January 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 2020 (named day). It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Monday, 3 February 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Burkina Faso: Counter-terrorism

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government is providing support to the Burkina Faso Government’s anti-terrorist operations.

Answer: Her Majesty's Government is concerned about the security situation in Sahel and the spread of insecurity across the region, including to countries such as Burkina Faso. The Ministry of Defence provides direct support to the region in the form of three CH47 chinook helicopters, who provide non-combat assistance in the French-led counter terror mission Operation BARKHANE, and we deliver training to G5 Sahel militaries through the EU Training Mission Mali. The UK Government also supports the G5 Sahel Joint Force, which combats terrorist activities in Burkina Faso and the wider region.

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