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Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths — report

Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been one of the targets. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 2, 2026, 5:12 PM
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DWApr 2, 2026, 5:12 PM

Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths — report

Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been one of the targets.

Al JazeeraApr 2, 2026, 1:53 PM

Burkina Faso military, allies committing ‘horrific’ civilian abuses: HRW

More than 1,800 civilians have been killed by the army and armed groups since 2023, Human Rights Watch says.

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