180 bodies recovered in Burkina Faso

At least 180 bodies were found in a graves in the north of Burkina Faso.

In a report, Human Rights Watch (HRW), said this on Wednesday.

The organization said that the killings were probably carried out by government forces. However, The Burkina Faso government told HRW it would investigate the claims.

Moumina Cherif Sy, Defence Minister of the country said the killings could have been committed by armed groups using stolen army uniforms and logistical equipment.

"It is difficult for the population to distinguish between armed terrorist groups and the defence and security forces," he said.

Source: Aljazeera


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