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More than 1,800 killed by army and jihadists in Burkina Faso since 2023, NGO reports

Burkina Faso's army, its civilian auxiliaries and jihadist groups have killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023 in acts that constitute "war crimes and crimes against humanity", Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Thursday.

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Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert set for head-to-head battle at E3 Saxo Classic: Everything you need to know

The two men have shared the race between them for the past three seasons– can anyone break their dominance?

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Burkina Faso Government Criticized For Exposing Civilians To Danger

Human Rights Watch report exposes Burkina Faso government's negligence during militant attack, leading to tragic deaths and injuries.

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'They even murder children': Burkinabes caught in conflict crossfire

In northern Cote d'Ivoire, thousands of refugees from neighbouring Burkina Faso have fled two threats – jihadist attacks, and massacres committed by army-backed militiamen who target the Fulani community.

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Burkina Faso: 41 people killed in two separate attacks near Tia

A military unit was ambushed near Tia in Mouhoun province where the unit responded and killed more than 30 terrorists. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Burkina Faso's prime minister rules out any deal with jihadists, boosts civil militias

Burkina Faso's prime minister on Tuesday ruled out any negotiations with jihadist insurgents that have taken control of swathes of the West African country since 2015.

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Burkina Faso authorities under pressure after uniformed men massacre 150 villagers

Pressure is mounting on the authorities in Burkina Faso after more than 150 civilians were massacred by uniformed men in northern villages. At a press conference on Saturday, FRANCE 24 spoke to a representative for the victims, who reiterated accusations against members of the defence and security forces.

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At least 14 members of Burkina Faso security forces killed in terror attack

Four soldiers and 10 volunteers with the military were killed on Wednesday in northern Burkina Faso, in a terrorist attack that coincided with a visit by the country's military leader in the same Centre-North region, a security source said Thursday.

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UN calls for 'impartial' investigation after 28 killed in Burkina Faso

The UN rights chief called Saturday on the transitional authorities in jihadist-hit Burkina Faso to swiftly and transparently probe the killing of 28 people whose bodies were found last weekend.

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Burkina military junta launch investigation into New Year's Eve massacre

The military junta in Burkina Faso has launched an investigation into an attack that saw at least 28 people killed over the weekend. Attacks targeting the security forces and civilians have increased in recent months, especially in northern and eastern regions bordering Mali and Niger, countries also battling a jihadist…

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RFI denounces 'unfounded' suspension of broadcasts by Burkina Faso junta

Radio France Internationale has denounced the suspension of its broadcasts in Burkina Faso's military government, describing accusations that it had contributed to "a desperate manoeuvre of terrorist groups" as wholly unfounded.

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Burkina Faso transitional leader confirms coup attempt but favours dialogue

Burkina Faso’s interim president Captain Ibrahim Traoré has told civil society groups there was indeed a recent coup attempt against his government.

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Clash along Assam-Arunachal border; AASU stages road blockade

Assam has boundary dispute with Arunachal Pradesh at 1,200 places

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In Burkina Faso, Local Militias Take Lead In Anti-Terror Fight

The ongoing insurgency that has raged across much of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, has brought misery and suffering to the nation of 21 million.

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Dozens killed in suspected jihadist attacks across Burkina Faso

Around 40 people, many of them civilian volunteers with the army, have reportedly been killed in a series of suspected jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso over the weekend.

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