March 27
Burkina Faso: Journalists Arrested in Media Clampdown
Repression Spikes Amid Military Abuses, Growing Insecurity Read more »
March 19
Burkina Faso: Prominent Burkina Faso Activist Feared Forcibly Disappeared
Immediately Locate Idrissa Barry; Ensure Due Process Read more »
March 14
Burkina Faso: Government-Allied Militias Linked to Massacre
Investigate Extensive Video Footage of Dozens Killed in Solenzo Read more »
November 11, 2024
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty
Restoring Cruel, Irreversible Punishment a Huge Step Back for Rights Read more »
October 29, 2024
Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians
Thoroughly Investigate Islamist Armed Group's War Crime at Barsalogho; Ensure Accountability Read more »
October 22, 2024
Burkina Faso: African Rights Commission - Press Burkina Faso On Rights
Country Review Should Focus on Civilian Protection, Civic Space, Accountability Read more »
September 18, 2024
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians
Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability Read more »
August 21, 2024
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Conscription Used to Punish Prosecutors, Judges
Revoke Unlawful Orders; Comply with Court Rulings Read more »
July 26, 2024
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Video Shows Soldiers Disemboweling Body
Impartially Investigate Incident; Bring Those Responsible to Justice Read more »
July 10, 2024
Burkina Faso: Journalist, Junta Critics Feared Disappeared
Authorities Should Urgently Locate the Missing; African Commission Should Speak Out Read more »
June 20, 2024
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Again Suspends TV News Broadcasts
The decision by Burkina Faso's media regulatory body to suspend broadcasts of the French news network TV5 is the latest attempt to crack down on independent media and access to… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Conflict in Burkina Faso Jeopardizing Education
Burkina Faso experienced an upsurge in attacks on students, teachers and schools in 2022 and 2023, according to a report released today by the Global Coalition to Protect Education… Read more »
April 25, 2024
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Army Massacres 223 Villagers
Undertake Prompt, Independent Inquiry with AU, UN Assistance Read more »
February 27, 2024
Burkina Faso: Abductions Used to Crack Down On Dissent
Locate 'Disappeared'; Investigate Abusive Conscription; Hold Abusers to Account Read more »
February 02, 2024
Burkina Faso: What Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Leaving Ecowas Means for Human Rights
Action Will Prevent Citizens from Seeking Justice through ECOWAS Court Read more »
January 25, 2024
Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes On Civilians Apparent War Crimes
Impartially Investigate Military's Air Attacks; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »
November 08, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Emergency Law Targets Dissidents
Burkina Faso's military junta is using a sweeping emergency law against perceived dissidents to expand its crackdown on dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Between November 4… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, 'Disappearances' By the Army
Respect Rights in Counterinsurgency Operations; Ensure Accountability Read more »
June 15, 2023
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities By Islamist Armed Groups
Summary Killings, Looting, Arson Committed with Impunity Read more »
May 04, 2023
Burkina Faso: Army Linked to Massacre of 156 Civilians
African Union, United Nations Should Press for Credible, Independent Inquiry Read more »
April 04, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels Two French Reporters
Reverse Expulsions, Protect Media Freedom Read more »