Burkina Faso military accused of killing over 100 civilians by Human Rights Watch

At least 130 civilians were reportedly killed by Burkina Faso government forces and allied militia in March near Solenzo, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW), which describes the incident as a “massacre” linked to operations by Burkinabè special forces. The Fulani community, often accused of supporting Islamist militants, has faced increased violence, with HRW calling for investigations into these actions, which it defines as potential war crimes. The situation is compounded by ongoing militant attacks, with the military government under Capt Ibrahim Traoré seeking support from Russia for security in the Sahel region.

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