A recent massacre in Solenzo, Burkina Faso, led to the deaths of dozens of civilians, with videos indicating the involvement of local militias allied with the military junta. Human Rights Watch reports that these armed groups attacked members of the nomadic Fulani community, who are often blamed for collaborating with jihadists in the Sahel region. Eyewitness accounts and videographic evidence reveal disturbing scenes of violence, prompting HRW to call for an investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators, stressing the need for accountability amid ongoing human rights violations.
Videos surfaced showing armed men in militia uniforms standing around the bodies of those killed in the massacre, allegedly involving soldiers and local militias in Solenzo.
Human Rights Watch emphasized the urgent need for Burkina Faso's authorities to prosecute those implicated in the horrific killings of civilians, which might include women and children.
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