India, Jan. 31 -- Burkina Faso's military government has formally dissolved all political parties and seized their assets, marking a decisive turn toward deeper authoritarian rule in the conflict-hit West African nation.

The move, announced through a government decree on Thursday, follows years of suspended political activity and is being widely viewed as a significant setback for democratic governance.

The decree, issued under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traore, repeals all laws that previously governed the formation and operation of political parties.

Authorities accused the parties of failing to comply with legal and ethical guidelines, though no specific violations were detailed.

Burkina Faso has endured repeated political u...