UPSC CSE 2024 · PYQ · Current Affairs / Sahel Region · medium
Consider the following statements : Statement-I : There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. Statement-II : There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I✓ Correct
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Explanation
Both statements are correct. The Sahel region of Africa (including countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, and Sudan) has witnessed worsening security with terrorism, insurgencies, and humanitarian crises. Several recent military coups have occurred — Mali (2020, 2021), Burkina Faso (2022, twice), Niger (2023), and Guinea (2021). These military takeovers have directly contributed to political instability, governance failures, and the deteriorating security situation. Hence Statement-II explains Statement-I.
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