Burkina Faso: Coup Puts Rights At Risk

Bamako — Uphold Basic Protections, Restore Civilian Democratic Rule

Burkina Faso military officers responsible for the January 2022 coup should ensure the protection of human rights and a swift transition to democratic rule, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should give priority to the humane treatment of people in custody, respect freedoms of the media and rights defenders, and ensure that counterterrorism operations respect basic rights.

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