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 answer
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
The Sahel, the semi-arid belt south of the Sahara, faces worsening insecurity from jihadist insurgencies, armed groups and mass displacement. Military coups in Mali (2020 and 2021), Burkina Faso (2022) and Niger (2023) have weakened governance and pushed out international counter-terrorism forces, deepening that instability. So both statements are correct and II explains I.
International Relations & Geopolitics