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France 24
France 24
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David RICH

Burkina Faso authorities under pressure after uniformed men massacre 150 villagers

Food is distributed to victims and survivors of the Karma massacre and neighbouring villages on April 29, 2023 in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso. © Collective Against Impunity and Stigmatisation of Communities (CISC)

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. 

A woman was shot three times as she tried to escape, collapsing at the entrance to her village. Left for dead by her attackers, she was eventually spotted by a motorbike taxi driver and taken to hospital. She was one of the few survivors of the massacre in Karma, in northern Burkina Faso.

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