Burkina Faso: comment l’armée, ses supplétifs et des jihadistes ont tué plus de 1800 civils depuis 2023, selon HRW

RFI Human RightsNews ReportFR 4 min read 100% complete by Frédéric GaratApril 2, 2026 at 03:44 PM

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Un rapport de Human Rights Watch (HRW) publié le 2 avril 2026 révèle que plus de 1 800 civils ont été tués au Burkina Faso entre 2023 et 2025. Ces exactions ont été commises par des groupes jihadistes affiliés au Jnim, ainsi que par l'armée burkinabè et ses supplétifs, les Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (VDP). L'armée et les VDP sont accusés de cibler les populations peules, les soupçonnant de complicité avec les terroristes. HRW documente de nombreux témoignages de civils pris entre les attaques des jihadistes et la répression des forces gouvernementales, soulignant des actes pouvant être qualifiés de crimes de guerre ou contre l'humanité. L'ONG dénonce un ciblage ethnique contre les Peuls.

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Human Rights

Primary framing

Conflict

Secondary framing

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Key Claims (5)

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The killings were perpetrated by jihadists, the Burkinabè army, and its VDP auxiliaries.

factual — Human Rights Watch (HRW)90% confidence

More than 1,800 civilians were killed in Burkina Faso between 2023 and 2025.

statistic — Human Rights Watch (HRW)90% confidence

Victims are afraid to file complaints because they are terrorized and distrust the justice system.

factual — Jean-Baptiste Gallopin, Human Rights Watch80% confidence

In March 2025, at least 58 civilians were killed by the VDP and armed forces in Solenzo camps.

factual — Survivor of the attack80% confidence

Government forces and VDP militias are committing ethnic cleansing of the Peul population.

quote — Jean-Baptiste Gallopin, Human Rights Watch70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Solenzo ×240% Jean-Baptiste Gallopin 40% Peuls ×360% Ibrahim Traoré 60% Jnim ×370% Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (VDP) ×270% Human Rights Watch (HRW) ×380% Burkina Faso ×390%

Keywords

burkina faso 100% civils tués 90% jihadistes 80% armée burkinabè 80% human rights watch 70% exactions 70% population peule 60% vdp 60% crimes de guerre 50% ibrahim traoré 40%

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Burkina Faso

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