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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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
Burkina Faso’s army massacred 223 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says
DAKAR, Senegal — Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of co-operating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.
Human Rights Watch report reveals last February's riot
Burkina Faso soldiers massacred over 200 civilians in a day, Human Rights Watch says
The events unfolded on February 25th, with the village of Soro bearing witness to the loss of 179 lives, while 44 others perished in the neighbouring village of Nondin.
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