Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty

Restoring Cruel, Irreversible Punishment a Huge Step Back for Rights Read more »

Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians

Thoroughly Investigate Islamist Armed Group's War Crime at Barsalogho; Ensure Accountability Read more »

Burkina Faso: African Rights Commission - Press Burkina Faso On Rights

Country Review Should Focus on Civilian Protection, Civic Space, Accountability Read more »

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians

Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Conscription Used to Punish Prosecutors, Judges

Revoke Unlawful Orders; Comply with Court Rulings Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Video Shows Soldiers Disemboweling Body

Impartially Investigate Incident; Bring Those Responsible to Justice Read more »

Burkina Faso: Journalist, Junta Critics Feared Disappeared

Authorities Should Urgently Locate the Missing; African Commission Should Speak Out Read more »

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 »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Army Massacres 223 Villagers

Undertake Prompt, Independent Inquiry with AU, UN Assistance Read more »

Burkina Faso: Abductions Used to Crack Down On Dissent

Locate 'Disappeared'; Investigate Abusive Conscription; Hold Abusers to Account Read more »

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 »

Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes On Civilians Apparent War Crimes

Impartially Investigate Military's Air Attacks; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »

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 »

Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, 'Disappearances' By the Army

Respect Rights in Counterinsurgency Operations; Ensure Accountability Read more »

Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities By Islamist Armed Groups

Summary Killings, Looting, Arson Committed with Impunity Read more »

Burkina Faso: Army Linked to Massacre of 156 Civilians

African Union, United Nations Should Press for Credible, Independent Inquiry Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels Two French Reporters

Reverse Expulsions, Protect Media Freedom Read more »