Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, ‘Disappearances’ by the Army Introduction Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing unlawful killings and enforced disappearances by the Burkina Faso armed forces in their counterinsurgency operations against Islamist armed groups. These abuses have taken place in the Séno province since February 2023, sparking concerns […]
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Rising Tide of Violence: Burkina Faso’s Ongoing Battle Against Islamist Extremism
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups Summary Human Rights Watch has reported an upsurge in atrocities committed by Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso since late 2022. These groups have killed civilians, looted and burned property, and forced thousands to flee. They have also besieged several towns, […]
“Unmasking the Brutality: Analyzing the Surge of Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso”
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups Summary According to a report by Human Rights Watch, Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have been responsible for a surge in violence and atrocities, including summary killings, looting, and arson. These armed groups have also laid siege to several towns, […]
Investigating the Ties between Burkina Faso’s Military and the Brutal Killing of 156 Innocent Civilians
Burkina Faso authorities are being urged to ensure an independent and impartial inquiry into the summary execution of at least 156 civilians by alleged military forces on April 20, 2023, according to Human Rights Watch. The victims were composed of 83 men, 28 women, and 45 children, and were killed […]
Burkina Faso Army Implicated in Karma Massacre
Burkina Faso: The Karma Massacre And The Responsibility Of The Army On 20th April, Burkinabe army elements entered the village of Karma, 15 km from Ouahigouya in the north of the country, under the guise of a routine patrol, and rounded up the inhabitants, collecting their identity documents. The army […]