The attack in Burkina Faso last month that killed 160 civilians was in retaliation for the activity by pro-government civilian militias in the area, according to Human Rights Watch. In this report from Ouagadougou, Henry Wilkins profiles a human rights activist who has been campaigning against abuses committed by those militias for years.
Government-backed Militias in Burkina Faso Accused of Abuses
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