Burkina Faso ruler rejects democracy

The military ruler's comments have drawn sharp criticism from international human rights groups and the African Union.

Traoré maintains that a strong military government is necessary to combat the growing threat of regional instability and terrorism.

His administration has increasingly moved toward authoritarian rule, silencing dissent and tightening control over the media.

The rejection of democratic norms highlights the ongoing political crisis gripping the Sahel region.