Sub-Saharan Africa has, for the first time, surpassed the Middle East as the center of terrorism activities, further putting at risk Christians and missionaries in parts of West Africa. The Global Terrorism Index 2024 report indicates that terrorism-related violence has significantly increased in Africa specifically in the Sahel region which spreads across a dozen countries from East, Central and West Africa.
Burkina Faso Government Denies Accusations of Civilian Massacres by HRW za.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from za.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Human Rights Watch had accused Burkina Faso's military of civilian mass killings, including scores of children, in the West African country's fight against Islamist militant groups.
Burkina Faso’s government has responded to allegations its army massacred hundreds of villagers by censoring the aid group and media outlets that reported it.
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.