"Human Rights Watch found that Burkina Faso's military is committing atrocities, including the ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, which amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity."
"The rights NGO verified 57 incidents involving Burkinabe military forces and allied militias, as well as the al-Qaeda-linked armed group, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin."
"Of the 1,837 civilians killed in the country between January 2023 and August 2025, more than 1,200 were the result of government forces."
"At least two million people are estimated to have been displaced since the conflict began, according to the United Nations."
Since 2023, over 1,800 civilians have been killed in Burkina Faso due to military and armed group actions. Human Rights Watch reports atrocities, including ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, amounting to war crimes. The report, based on interviews with over 450 individuals and extensive analysis, verified 57 incidents involving Burkinabe military forces and allied militias. More than 1,200 civilian deaths resulted from government forces. At least two million people are displaced, and key military leaders may face investigation for grave abuses.
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