"Civilian Casualties Mount in Burkina Faso Drone Strikes"

Human Rights Watch reported that three drone strikes by the government of Burkina Faso targeting Islamist militants resulted in the deaths of at least 60 civilians and numerous injuries in crowded marketplaces and at a funeral. The strikes, conducted with Turkish-made drones, have raised concerns about violations of the laws of war and the lack of concern for civilian harm. Despite documented atrocities, including mass executions and enforced disappearances, the United States has continued to provide military assistance to Burkina Faso, raising questions about complicity in war crimes.