Burkina Faso breaks off diplomatic relations with France

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June 26 (Reuters) - Burkina Faso has broken off diplomatic ‌relations with France, the government said ⁠on state television on Friday, widening a ‌rupture with its former ‌colonial ruler after years of worsening ties over security, sovereignty and alleged ​foreign interference.

The West African country has been battling an Islamist ⁠insurgency that has killed thousands while displacing millions over ​the past decade since it spread from neighbouring Mali.

"The essential conditions ​for promoting relations based ‌on mutual respect, reciprocal trust, respect for the principle of ⁠non-interference in internal affairs, and national sovereignty are not in place," Communications ⁠Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo said.

Ouedraogo said the decision took ​effect on June 26 and followed a review of relations with Paris.

He accused France of ‌supporting "subversive networks" and "terrorists".

France's ministry of foreign affairs could not be ‌immediately reached for comment though ⁠it had previously ‌denied accusations that ​it backs terrorism.

(Writing by Ayen Deng Bior; Editing by Jessica ‌Donati)

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