Criminal activity in the country has increased in recent months. From May 1 to July 12, 2023, the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) recorded at least 40 kidnappings, 75 assassinations and several assassination attempts. In a July 13 press release, the human rights organization expressed particular concern at the inaction of state authorities in response to the country's worsening security situation, particularly in the Ouest department.  

RNDDH takes this opportunity to note that the resurgence of acts of violence against life and property has occurred more than a month after the launch of the Bwa Kale movement, which had brought about a tangible improvement in the country's security situation.