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Burkina Faso junta slams NGO report on massacre as 'baseless'

Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as "baseless accusations" a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on 25 February.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2024

Burkina Faso rejects Human Rights Watch’s report on village massacre as ‘baseless’

Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as “baseless accusations” a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on February 25.

France 24 · Apr 28, 2024

The Abu Ghraib abuse scandal 20 years on: What redress for victims?

Two decades since images of Iraqi men being abused by US soldiers shocked the world, victims still seeking justice.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2024

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Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for reporting on army killings

In a new report, Human Rights Watch said military forces ‘summarily executed’ 223 civilians in February.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2024

What is the conflict between Rwanda and Congo?

Everything you need to know about the difference between Rwanda and Congo - and the war between them

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024

HRW reveals Burkina Faso massacre of villagers by army

Human Rights Watch says 223 civilians were summarily executed by soldiers in a single day in Burkina Faso. Also, heavy rain continues to bring devastation in Kenya's capital Nairobi, with roads turned into rivers. And it's been a year since Ghana started using a new malaria vaccine. Children have received…

France 24 · Apr 25, 2024

Burkina Faso Military Accused Of Killing 223 Civilians

Military forces in Burkina Faso allegedly killed 223 civilians, including children, in attacks on villages suspected of collaborating with militants. Human...

Burkina Faso’s army executed more than 200 civilians: Rights group

Human Rights Watch accuses military of conducting campaigns against civilians accused of links to armed groups.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024

Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in village raid: NGO

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2024

Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

France 24 · Apr 25, 2024

Burkina Faso soldiers massacred 223 civilians in one day, finds rights group

Human Rights Watch demands investigation into killings in two villages just weeks after Russian troops fly in, amid intensifying conflict

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Israeli Soldiers Face Discipline For Failing To Protect Palestinians

Israeli military responds to Human Rights Watch report on failure to protect Palestinians from settler violence in the West Bank.

Iran Threatens Massive Response To Israeli Invasion Warning

Tensions rise as Iran warns Israel, launches attacks, and faces global scrutiny. Humanitarian crisis in Gaza and West Bank worsens.

Paris conference raises more than €2bn in aid for war-torn Sudan

French President Macron said Monday's Paris conference raised more than €2 billion in aid to help Sudan and its neighbouring countries. The international pledges come exactly a year after the start of the conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which has forced millions to flee…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2024

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Radio France Internationale · Apr 11, 2024

Rights groups complain to UN over French police racial profiling

Rights watchdogs including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Thursday said they were seeking UN help to end racial profiling by the French police.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024

The world court will rule on Germany’s support for Israel. That shows how geopolitics has changed

Western governments could once be confident of protecting their friends. Nicaragua’s case shows those days are gone, says Steve Crawshaw, former UK director at Human Rights Watch

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2024

Built on sand: can Egypt’s new seaside city protect the country from war at its borders?

Ras el–Hekma is part of a $60bn package to help the economy withstand the impact of conflict in Gaza, but critics fear the money will entrench a corrupt, oppressive regime

Salon · Apr 4, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024

Ethiopia’s army accused of committing war crimes in Amhara region

Human Rights Watch urges UN to launch a probe into the ‘summary killings’ carried out by government forces in January.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024

Israel strike that killed 106 people in Gaza ‘apparent war crime’: Probe

Human Rights Watch says 54 children among dead in ‘unlawful’ attack on residential building on October 31.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024

Colombia and Panama failing to protect migrants in Darien Gap: HRW

Human Rights Watch has urged the two countries to ensure the safety of people crossing the dangerous migration route.

International Business Times · Apr 3, 2024

HRW Says Panama, Colombia Failing To Protect Migrants In Jungle

Human Rights Watch on Wednesday accused Colombia and Panama of failing to do enough to protect hundreds of thousands of US-bound migrants crossing the dense, lawless jungle between the two countries.

Human Rights Watch Urges Colombia And Panama To Protect Migrants

Human Rights Watch criticizes Colombia and Panama for failing to protect migrants in the Darien jungle, highlighting the increasing vulnerability to crimes...

Al Jazeera Condemns Israeli Decision To Close Network Temporarily

Al Jazeera condemns Israeli government's closure, lacking evidence, supported by US State Department, criticized by Human Rights Watch and Committee to Pro...

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2024

Iran’s persecution of Baha’is branded ‘crime against humanity’

Human Rights Watch says minority group faces ‘spectrum of abuses’, including arbitrary arrest and property confiscation.

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