Burkina Faso, Human Rights Watch and militias

Video of Burkina Faso massacre appears to implicate government-allied militia, watchdog says
Based on video analysis, media reports, and local sources, most victims of the massacre in Solenzo appear to be ethnic Fulani, the Human Rights Watch said Friday. At least 58 people appear to be dead or dying in the videos, including at least two children, it said.
Burkina Faso: Government-Allied Militias Linked to Massacre
Pro-government militias in Burkina Faso are implicated in video footage circulating on social networks showing the massacre of dozens of civilians in and around the western city of Solenzo on March 10 and 11,
Human Rights Watch links pro-junta militias to Burkina massacre as junta denies
Militias allied with Burkina Faso's military junta have been linked to a "gruesome" massacre western Burkina Faso that left dozens dead this week, Human Rights Watch said late on Friday.
Massacre in Burkina Faso: Militia Ties and Government Denials
A massacre in western Burkina Faso, attributed to militias allied with the military junta, has raised alarms after videos revealed dozens of dead, including women and children. Government officials dismissed these as disinformation.
Rights group demands investigation into Burkina Faso civilian massacre
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday called for an immediate investigation into the massacre of dozens of civilians in Burkina Faso’s city of Solenzo on March 10 and 11. In its statement, HRW
Human Rights Watch links pro-junta volunteer militias to Burkina massacre
Militias allied with Burkina Faso's military junta have been linked to a "gruesome" massacre in western Burkina Faso that left dozens dead this week, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said late on Friday. Videos of the incident posted on social media show armed men wearing the uniforms of militias that have formed to aid the government's fight against Islamist groups,
Massacre in Burkina Faso: Unmasking Militias
Militias linked to Burkina Faso's military junta are allegedly behind a massacre in western Burkina Faso. Human Rights Watch reported videos of 58 victims, mostly ethnic Fulani, as the government remains inaccessible for comment.
Rights group urges probe into Burkina Faso civilian massacre
Militias allied with Burkina Faso's military junta have been linked to a "gruesome" massacre in a western city that left dozens dead this week, Human Rights Watch said.Human Rights Watch late Friday called on Burkina Faso's military rulers to investigate and prosecute those implicated in an apparent massacre of dozens of civilians this week.
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Burkina military denies accusations of attacks on civilians
Burkina Faso's military rulers on Saturday dismissed accusations that the army had committed abuses against civilians in the ...
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Nigeria Risks Major Losses if Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Remain Undemocratic, Says CDS Musa
CDS Musa has warned that Nigeria risks major losses if Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso fail to return to democratic governance.
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The Paradox of Power: Traoré’s Leadership and Burkina Faso’s Democratic Dilemma
Ibrahim Traor eacute; rsquo;s rise to power in Burkina Faso through a military coup reflects the country rsquo;s deep ...
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger: Report shows Sahel accounted for 51% of global terrorism deaths in 2024
Terrorism in the Sahel has increased significantly, with deaths rising nearly tenfold since 2019, according to the Global ...
Burkina junta creates new battalions to fight jihadists
The military regime in Burkina Faso on Friday announced that it was creating new rapid response forces, recruiting 14,000 soldiers and thousands of civilian support staff, to fight jihadist violence.