Burkina Faso army killed 130 members of Fulani ethnic group: HRW

Burkina Faso army killed 130 members of Fulani ethnic group: HRW

Government needs to impartially investigate these deaths near Solenzo town and prosecute all those responsible, says Human Rights Watch report - Anadolu Ajansı

Human Rights Watch accuses Burkina Faso army of massacring over 130 Fulani civilians

The global human rights organization accuses Burkina Faso’s army of massacring over 130 Fulani civilians in March. Witnesses say soldiers and militia trapped and killed villagers in a brutal counterinsurgency operation.

Burkina Faso Army Linked to March Massacre of Civilians

timesng.com: (Nairobi) – At least 130 civilians were killed in March 2025 by Burkina Faso’s army and pro-government militias in the western town of Solenzo, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The massacre was part of a military operation that disproportionately targeted the Fulani ethnic group, leading to mass displacement. The attacks […] This post Burkina Faso Army Linked to March Massacre of Civilians appeared first o…

Burkina Faso Army Responsible for 130 Civilian Deaths in March, Says Human Rights Watch

A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) revealed that Burkina Faso’s army, in coordination with allied militias, killed at least 130 civilians during a military operation near the western […]

Human Rights Watch says Burkina army behind March 'massacre'

Human Rights Watch on Monday accused Burkina Faso’s armed forces of having “led and participated”, along with pro-government militias, in the March massacre of at least 130 ethnic Fulani civilians. The NGO had demanded the Burkinabe ruling military junta hold an investigation after videos surfaced on social media purporting to show dozens of bloodied bodies. The junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, has denied taking part in any massacre but the…