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UN airlifts a ‘lifeline’ for Burkina Faso’s communities in need

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024 - by cmedia

#Burkina Faso The dual-rotor helicopter touching down on Fada N’gourma’s dusty airstrip is a game changer for the hungry communities in eastern Burkina Faso. “Flying to transport food to those …

Humanitarian

UN human rights chiefs voices concern over rising violence in Burkina Faso

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 - by cmedia

#BurkinaFaso, #BurkinaFasoViolence The UN’s top human rights official on Friday voiced serious concern over the dramatic deterioration of the situation in Burkina Faso, where almost 1,800 people are reported to have …

Humanitarian

Burkina Faso military executed fifty-six children, among 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch

April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 - by cmedia

#BurkinaFaso, #BurkinaFasoExecution, #Children IBNS-CMEDIA: 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. These mass …

Women issues

UN calls for immediate release of 50 women and girls abducted in Burkina Faso

January 18, 2023 - by cmedia

Some 50 women and girls in Burkina Faso who were abducted last week while looking for food must be released immediately, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Unidentified armed groups …