Daouda Diallo is a pharmacist and human rights defender from Burkina Faso.
Since 2019, he is the founder and Secretary General of Collective against Impunity and Stigmatization of Communities (French: Collectif contre l'Impunité et la Stigmatisation des Communautés, CISC).
[1] Dr. Diallo is recognized internationally for his advocacy for human rights in Burkina Faso, a country facing ongoing political instability and challenges regarding civil liberties.
[2] On December 1, 2023, Diallo was abducted in Ouagadougou by individuals in civilian clothes and taken to an undisclosed location.
These groups also highlighted the growing dangers faced by human rights defenders in the region and increasing political repression.