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February 4, 2025 Dispatches

Sahel States’ Withdrawal from ECOWAS Undermines Accountability

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger End Citizens’ Access to West African Regional Court

 West African leaders before an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, August 10, 2023.
January 16, 2025 News Release

West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts

Crackdowns on Dissent, Civic Space; Fewer Opportunities for Justice

The leaders of Niger, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani (C), Mali, Col. Assimi Goita (L), and Burkina Faso, Capt. Ibrahim Traore (R), show the documents of the Confederation of Sahel States, which they signed during their first summit in Niamey, Niger, July 6, 2024.
November 11, 2024 Dispatches

Burkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty

Restoring Cruel, Irreversible Punishment a Huge Step Back for Rights

Burkina Faso's president, Capt. Ibrahim Traore (center), in an armored vehicle in Ouagadougou, October 2, 2022.
October 29, 2024 Report

Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians

Thoroughly Investigate Islamist Armed Group’s War Crime at Barsalogho; Ensure Accountability

Screenshot of a video seemingly filmed by the JNIM showing fighters along the trench during the attack on Barsalogho, Sanmatenga province, Burkina Faso, on August 24, 2024.
October 22, 2024 News Release

African Rights Commission: Press Burkina Faso on Rights

Country Review Should Focus on Civilian Protection, Civic Space, Accountability

The 73rd session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul, Gambia.
October 21, 2024 Statement

Human Rights Watch statement to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights 81st Ordinary Session

September 18, 2024 Report

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians

Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability

Screenshot of a video filmed by fighters of the armed Islamist group JNIM showing their assault on the military barracks in Mansila, Sahel region, Burkina Faso, on June 16, 2024.
August 21, 2024 News Release

Burkina Faso: Conscription Used to Punish Prosecutors, Judges

Revoke Unlawful Orders; Comply with Court Rulings

Burkina Faso coup leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore
July 26, 2024 News Release

Burkina Faso: Video Shows Soldiers Disemboweling Body

Impartially Investigate Incident; Bring Those Responsible to Justice

A Burkina Faso soldier stands guard in armored vehicle
July 10, 2024 News Release

Burkina Faso: Journalist, Junta Critics Feared Disappeared

Authorities Should Urgently Locate the Missing; African Commission Should Speak Out

Serge Oulon signing his books in Ouagadougou.
June 20, 2024 Dispatches

Burkina Faso Junta Again Suspends TV News Broadcasts

Latest Ban on TV5 Undermines Media Freedom, Access to Information

A television shows the cut signal of the France 24 channel, hours after Burkina Faso’s military government suspended the channel on March 27, 2023.
June 20, 2024 Dispatches

Conflict in Burkina Faso Jeopardizing Education

New Report Shows Sharp Increase in Attacks on Education

Young girls hide under a desk
June 20, 2024 Statement

UN Human Rights Office should follow up on transnational repression around the world, as well as abuses in China and Burkina Faso

HRW HRC56 Oral Statement

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May 16, 2024 Statement

Oral Statement at the 79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

April 25, 2024 Report

Burkina Faso: Army Massacres 223 Villagers

Undertake Prompt, Independent Inquiry with AU, UN Assistance

The women’s mosque in the center of Soro village, Thiou district, northern Yatenga province, Burkina Faso. March 2024 © 2024 Private

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