April 25
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Army Massacres 223 Villagers
Undertake Prompt, Independent Inquiry with AU, UN Assistance Read more »
February 27
Burkina Faso: Abductions Used to Crack Down On Dissent
Locate 'Disappeared'; Investigate Abusive Conscription; Hold Abusers to Account Read more »
February 02
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
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 »
May 16, 2022
Burkina Faso: Armed Islamists Kill, Rape Civilians
Army, Militia Respond with Summary Executions, Enforced Disappearances Read more »