Burkina Faso junta rejects report accusing military of 1,800 civilian deaths

Burkina Faso's government has categorically denied claims that its military and allied militias are responsible for over 1,800 civilian deaths since the junta seized power three years ago. The accusations, detailed in a report by a rights organization, suggest many of these killings could amount to crimes against humanity. One of the most harrowing incidents cited occurred in December 2023, when forces allegedly massacred more than 400 civilians in Djibo. Survivors have described the events ther