October 29, 2024
Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians
Thoroughly Investigate Islamist Armed Group’s War Crime at Barsalogho; Ensure Accountability
Burkina Faso
In January 2022, army officers under the self-proclaimed Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration (Le mouvement patriotique pour la sauvegarde et la restauration, MPSR) staged a coup against President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, who had been elected for a second term in 2020. Eight months later, in September 2022, disaffected soldiers mutinied in Ouagadougou, the capital, and installed Capt. Ibrahim Traoré as president. Armed Islamist groups, state security forces engaged in military operations, and pro-government militias were all responsible for serious abuses, further degrading Burkina Faso's human rights and humanitarian situation.
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September 18, 2024
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians
Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability
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April 25, 2024
Burkina Faso: Army Massacres 223 Villagers
Undertake Prompt, Independent Inquiry with AU, UN Assistance
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January 25, 2024
Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes on Civilians Apparent War Crimes
Impartially Investigate Military’s Air Attacks; Compensate Victims, Families
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March 20, 2025
HRW Oral Statement on Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and India
HRW Oral Statement - Item 4 General Debate - HRC58
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March 19, 2025
Prominent Burkina Faso Activist Feared Forcibly Disappeared
Immediately Locate Idrissa Barry; Ensure Due Process
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March 14, 2025
Burkina Faso: Government-Allied Militias Linked to Massacre
Investigate Extensive Video Footage of Dozens Killed in Solenzo
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February 4, 2025
Sahel States’ Withdrawal from ECOWAS Undermines Accountability
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger End Citizens’ Access to West African Regional Court
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January 16, 2025
West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts
Crackdowns on Dissent, Civic Space; Fewer Opportunities for Justice
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November 11, 2024
Burkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty
Restoring Cruel, Irreversible Punishment a Huge Step Back for Rights
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October 29, 2024
Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians
Thoroughly Investigate Islamist Armed Group’s War Crime at Barsalogho; Ensure Accountability
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October 22, 2024
African Rights Commission: Press Burkina Faso on Rights
Country Review Should Focus on Civilian Protection, Civic Space, Accountability
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September 18, 2024
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians
Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability
