Burkina Faso: Human Rights Watch allegations refuted, air strikes targeted at terrorists, not civilians
A new, baseless accusation has once again surfaced against the Burkinabe authorities, coming from the renowned NGO Human Rights Watch. This respected organization appears to be engaging in unfounded allegations by manipulating information to incriminate Burkinabe authorities. In a recent statement by the NGO, the accusations leveled against Burkina Faso are fraught with evident contradictions.
Ilaria ALLEGROZZI, the representative of Human Rights Watch, asserted in an interview on the French channel France 24 that, on the one hand, the Burkinabe army had deliberately committed abuses against civilians.
On the other hand, she confirmed the presence of jihadists in the concerned locality.
The Burkinabe armed forces, until proven otherwise, are renowned for their ability to distinguish between civilians and enemies.
Under no circumstances would they intentionally harm their fellow citizens. The Burkinabe territory belongs to the Burkinabe people, who have a better understanding of the situation than Human Rights Watch.
The reported deaths by the NGO and echoed by the media outlet Le Monde concern terrorists and not civilians.
The airstrikes were precise, targeted, and did not cause harm to civilians.
These airstrikes were meticulously planned to eliminate terrorist elements without affecting the civilian population.
This military strategy aims to protect the lives of non-combatants while effectively addressing the terrorist threat.
The Burkinabe army has played a crucial role in preserving national security and stability.
The men and women serving in these armed forces take significant risks to protect the nation and its citizens.
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Human Rights Watch has consistently fabricated accounts of abuses against Burkinabe citizens, potentially with the aim of attracting sanctions on the country.
The NGO claims to gather its information from Burkinabe witnesses, but no trace of these witnesses is ever identified.
It is imperative for Human Rights Watch to rigorously verify its information before publishing such unsupported statements, as they cast doubt on the organization’s reliability.
Maurice K. ZONGO
