Human Rights Watch Details Civilian Deaths and Abuses in Burkina Faso

Human Rights Watch initially reported serious human rights abuses in Burkina Faso involving the Burkinabè military, allied militias, and Islamist armed groups since 2022. These abuses included war crimes and violations against civilians amid ongoing conflict.

Later, the organization released a detailed report documenting over 1,800 civilian deaths in Burkina Faso since 2023. The majority of these deaths were attributed to government forces and allied militias, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on the civilian population and raising concerns about accountability for these actions.