Civil rights groups kicked off a major push for better security reform oversight this week. The five-day workshop started Monday at Metzy Hotel with activists demanding more citizen control over military and police changes. TANGO brought together dozens of local organizations to challenge government secrecy around security sector improvements. German and European Union money funded the ambitious training program that aims to give ordinary people more power over their protectors.
Top officials rushed to praise the reform efforts during opening day speeches. ECOWAS representative Lily Miatta French warned leaders against losing steam on crucial security changes. German Ambassador Klaus Boltez reminded government ministers that citizens must have their voices heard on police and military matters. European Union speaker Enya Braun pointed to Northern Ireland as proof that public involvement makes security forces work better for everyone.
Deputy National Security Advisor Omar Bojang admitted the government needs constant pressure from outside groups. He bragged about ending random arrests and illegal detention since the old regime fell in 2017. Bojang urged civil society members to keep pushing officials toward better accountability measures. The colonel promised that security reform would continue as a long-term project rather than a quick fix.
Workshop organizers planned intensive sessions on spotting problems and creating action plans. Participants will spend the week learning how to make reform efforts more open and democratic. The training brings government workers face to face with activists who want deeper changes to how security forces operate across the country.
Top officials rushed to praise the reform efforts during opening day speeches. ECOWAS representative Lily Miatta French warned leaders against losing steam on crucial security changes. German Ambassador Klaus Boltez reminded government ministers that citizens must have their voices heard on police and military matters. European Union speaker Enya Braun pointed to Northern Ireland as proof that public involvement makes security forces work better for everyone.
Deputy National Security Advisor Omar Bojang admitted the government needs constant pressure from outside groups. He bragged about ending random arrests and illegal detention since the old regime fell in 2017. Bojang urged civil society members to keep pushing officials toward better accountability measures. The colonel promised that security reform would continue as a long-term project rather than a quick fix.
Workshop organizers planned intensive sessions on spotting problems and creating action plans. Participants will spend the week learning how to make reform efforts more open and democratic. The training brings government workers face to face with activists who want deeper changes to how security forces operate across the country.
