Burkina Faso: Crimes Against Humanity by All Sides

In Burkina Faso, serious human rights abuses have been reported. The military, allied militias, and an Al Qaeda-linked group have been implicated in the killing of over 1,800 civilians. Tens of thousands of people have been forcibly displaced since 2023. The situation is complex, with multiple parties involved. The military and its allies, as well as the Al Qaeda-linked group, have been accused of committing abuses. Further information on the situation is available from Human Rights Watch, which has documented the abuses and called for accountability for those responsible.