International Rescue Committee

Crisis in Burkina Faso: What you need to know and how you can help

Located in Africa's Sahel region, Burkina Faso is currently grappling with one of the world’s fastest growing displacement crises. Notably, it holds the fourth position on the IRC's 2024 Watchlist, an ...
Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians

(Nairobi) – Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. These attacks violated ...
BBC

Ce que l'on sait de la libération des soldats nigérians détenus au Burkina Faso

Le Burkina Faso a libéré onze soldats nigérians détenus après avoir effectué un atterrissage d'urgence sur son territoire début décembre. "L'avion militaire nigérian et ses onze membres d'équipage, ...
Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso: Army Massacres 223 Villagers

(Nairobi) – The Burkina Faso military summarily executed at least 223 civilians, including at least 56 children, in two villages on February 25, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. These mass ...
International Rescue Committee

Crisis in Burkina Faso: What you need to know and how you can help

6.3 million people in need of humanitarian assistance 2.1 million people are internally displaced 46 locations under siege of nonstate armed groups 40% of people live below the poverty line Support ...