Upsurge in Atrocities By Islamist Armed Groups [press release]
Summary Killings, Looting, Arson Committed with ImpunityIslamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have killed scores of civilians, looted and burned property, and forced thousands to flee in attacks across the country since late 2022, Human Rights Watch said today. The armed groups have also besieged several towns, cutting residents off from food, basic services, and humanitarian aid.In April 2023, Burkina Faso's transitional military government,...