Burkina Faso military faces scrutiny over Human Rights Watch report on civilian killings and ethnic cleansing allegations
Burkina Faso's military has come under intense scrutiny following a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) detailing a series of grave violations against civilians. The report, titled "None Can Run Away," indicates that the military has engaged in acts described as ethnic cleansing, targeting Fulani civilians amidst ongoing violence in the West African nation. Between January 2023 and the present, HRW confirms that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed by both the military and allied armed groups. The report, published on Thursday, presents findings from interviews with over 450 individuals across Burkina Faso and its neighboring countries, including Benin,... [Continue Reading]
