Burkina Faso Forces Accused of Killing 130+ Civilians in ‘Massacre’ – HRW Report”
(Source: BBC)
A shocking new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) claims that Burkina Faso’s military and allied militias killed at least 130 civilians near the town of Solenzo in March. The victims were mostly from the Fulani community, a Muslim ethnic group often accused by the government of supporting jihadists—a claim their leaders deny.
What Happened?
- Special forces-led operation turned deadly, with mass civilian deaths.
- Fulani villagers were targeted, forcing many to flee their homes.
- HRW says this could be a war crime, demanding an investigation.
Why This Matters
- 40% of Burkina Faso is controlled by jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS.
- Despite military promises to stop the violence, attacks keep rising.
- Just last month, 100+ more civilians were killed in revenge attacks by militants.
Government’s Response
- Burkina Faso’s government hasn’t commented yet (BBC reached out).
- Last year, they denied similar HRW reports as “baseless.”
- Meanwhile, the country’s junta leader just met Russia’s Putin for security talks—signaling a shift from France to Russian-backed support.
(Source: BBC – Trusted global news leader)
The Big Picture
This isn’t just another conflict update—it’s a human rights crisis with global implications. As Burkina Faso leans on Russia for military help, will civilian killings be ignored?
Stay tuned as this story develops. (Reporting based on BBC’s latest coverage.)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj871wej3lo