Burkina Faso: UN rights agency calls for investigation into government-related deaths and injuries |
Officials have been closely monitoring the human rights situation in the West African country since the army ousted Paul-Henri Damiba, who had also seized power in a January coup.
“We welcome the statements of the military authorities that they will respect the country’s international obligations, including those related to the promotion and protection of human rights,” said Mr. Magango.
However, we are concerned that many allegations of human rights violations continue to be reported from various parts of the country.”
Call for justice
The OHCHR urged the authorities to conduct “prompt, thorough and impartial investigations” into all deaths and injuries related to 30 September, including at least four people killed, and eight others injured. injured, in fraud and revelations.
They must also ensure that the people responsible are held to account, Mr Magango said.
“We also call on the current authorities to prosecute all incidents of hate speech and attempts at violence, wherever they may occur, and ensure that any perpetrators are prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he added.
Security and humanitarian concerns
The UN humanitarian office is also troubled by the dire security and humanitarian situation in the North-Central and Sahel region of Burkina Faso, where civilians face daily threats of violence from non-State armed groups.
Reliable reports suggest that at least eight children have died of malnutrition recently in the town of Djibo, which has been under lockdown since May, Mr Magango said.
The last council that tried to provide humanitarian aid on September 26 was attacked by armed groups, killing 37 people, including 10 civilians.
Mr. Magango also expressed the great concern of the OHCHR over the arbitrary decision to stop all political and social activities, which should be cancelled.
Furthermore, although the authorities have promised to deal decisively with the rise in violence considered to be related to terrorism, the OHCHR warns that all military operations, including those against non-State armed groups , must fully comply with international human rights law and international law. humanitarian law, while also ensuring that civilians are protected.
