Ouagadougou: The Agency for the Support of Widows, Orphans and Victims of War (ASVOVIG) unveiled new decrees to its partner organizations in Ouagadougou. These decrees, adopted by the Council of Ministers, aim to benefit the families of Defense and Security Forces personnel who died in operations, introducing a system of salary delegation and compensation measures.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the new decrees, effective from January 22, 2026, ensure that beneficiaries receive an automatic payment of the deceased personnel's salary. This includes full salary payment for two years followed by half for the subsequent three years. Compensation measures cover both moral and material damages, with moral damage compensation set at two million CFA francs since 2018. Material compensation addresses destruction or loss of property during terrorist attacks.
The decrees address previous shortcomings, harmonizing provisions between the National Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces. Compensation circumstances now fall into four categories: combating terrorism, specific terrorist attacks, demining and pollution control operations, and fighting organized crime. A new allocation key ensures a precise distribution of compensation among beneficiaries.
Colonel Ouedraogo highlighted the immediate effect of these measures, noting that the decrees await publication in the Official Gazette. Further orders will clarify document requirements, aligning with past practices. Brigadier General Moussa Diallo, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, praised the reform as a sovereign decision by the President of Faso to enhance social protection for those defending the nation.
General Diallo emphasized the importance of the new provisions in addressing previous system flaws, urging discipline and coordination in processing beneficiaries' files to prevent disparities or delays. He concluded that effective implementation of these decrees will strengthen trust between defense personnel and the State, honoring the sacrifices made for Burkina Faso's security and sovereignty. The new decrees supersede previous regulations, marking a significant step in supporting the families of fallen heroes.