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Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says

Military forces in Burkina Faso attacked two villages, killing 223 civilians, including babies and many children, accused of cooperating with militants, as reported by Human Rights Watch.
The mass killings occurred on Feb. 25 in the villages of Nondin and Soro, with 56 children among the victims, according to the report.
Human Rights Watch called on the United Nations and the African Union to support investigations and local efforts to hold those accountable for the killings.

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BBC News

Burkina Faso army massacred 223 villagers in revenge attack

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The Guardian

Burkina Faso soldiers massacred 223 civilians in one day, finds rights group

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The Hindu

Burkina Faso's Army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says

Human Rights Watch reports 223 civilians, including children, killed by Burkina Faso military in attacks on villages.

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Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

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Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says

Human Rights Watch says military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants.

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Burkina Faso army executed over 220 villagers in February, HRW says

DAKAR (Reuters) - Burkina Faso's military in February summarily executed about 223 villagers, including at least 56 children, as part of a campaign against civilians accused of collaborating with jihadist militants, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday. Read full story

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