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Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 22h

#BurkinaFaso: 2 Activists Unlawfully Conscripted Released

😀Good news: R. Zinaba+B. Badjo free
🙁Bad news: others remain detained or at frontline.

The junta should release all those arbitrarily
detained+stop using conscription to repress critics, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...

Two Burkina Faso Activists Unlawfully Conscripted are Released

Burkina Faso authorities on October 6 released Rasmané Zinaba and Bassirou Badjo, two members of the civil society group Balai Citoyen, who had been unlawfully conscripted into military service after ...

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 22h

#BurkinaFaso: 2 Activists Unlawfully Conscripted Released

😀Good news: R. Zinaba+B. Badjo free
🙁Bad news: others remain detained or at frontline.

The junta should release all those arbitrarily
detained+stop using conscription to repress critics, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...

Two Burkina Faso Activists Unlawfully Conscripted are Released

Burkina Faso authorities on October 6 released Rasmané Zinaba and Bassirou Badjo, two members of the civil society group Balai Citoyen, who had been unlawfully conscripted into military service after ...

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Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 10d

#Mali Puts Free Speech on Trial
The prosecution of former PM Moussa Mara embodies heightened repression.
Authorities should drop all charges against Mara +release him, as well as all those arbitrarily detained +respect the right to freedom of expression, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...

Mali Puts Free Speech on Trial

On Tuesday, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood calmly before a court in Mali’s capital, Bamako, while the judges rejected his lawyers’ application for his release on bail.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 10d

#Mali Puts Free Speech on Trial
The prosecution of former PM Moussa Mara embodies heightened repression.
Authorities should drop all charges against Mara +release him, as well as all those arbitrarily detained +respect the right to freedom of expression, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...

Mali Puts Free Speech on Trial

On Tuesday, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood calmly before a court in Mali’s capital, Bamako, while the judges rejected his lawyers’ application for his release on bail.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 17d

#Sahel Countries: ICC Withdrawal Endangers Civilians

The move by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will deprive people of a critical layer of human rights protection when national courts are unable to check impunity for the worst crimes.

@hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Sahel Countries: ICC Withdrawal Endangers Civilians

The decision of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) will jeopardize access to justice for victims of atrocity crimes, putting all civilians at greater ...

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Philippe Dam @philippedam.bsky.social · 26d

Protection of civilians, remedies for the victims and genuine accountability should be at the center of EU's approach to the #Sahel & engagement with African Union.

@hrw.org 's new report 👇

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 26d

#BurkinaFaso
Islamist armed groups have been responsible for repeated atrocities against civilians since 2016. Authorities should provide better protection for all civilians at risk, investigate abuses, fairly prosecute those responsible.
New @hrw.org report👇

www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians

Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May 2025.

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Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 26d

#BurkinaFaso
Les groupes armés islamistes sont responsables d’atrocités depuis 2016. Les autorités devraient assurer une meilleure protection de civils+enquêter sur les abus+juger les responsables lors de procès équitables.
Nouveau rapport @hrw-fr.hrw.org 👇

www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...

Burkina Faso : Des groupes armés islamistes ont massacré des civils

Deux groupes armés islamistes ont tué plusieurs dizaines de civils au cours de trois attaques distinctes dans le nord du Burkina Faso depuis mai 2025.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 26d

#BurkinaFaso
Les groupes armés islamistes sont responsables d’atrocités depuis 2016. Les autorités devraient assurer une meilleure protection de civils+enquêter sur les abus+juger les responsables lors de procès équitables.
Nouveau rapport @hrw-fr.hrw.org

www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...

Burkina Faso : Des groupes armés islamistes ont massacré des civils

Deux groupes armés islamistes ont tué plusieurs dizaines de civils au cours de trois attaques distinctes dans le nord du Burkina Faso depuis mai 2025.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 26d

#BurkinaFaso
Les groupes armés islamistes sont responsables d’atrocités depuis 2016. Les autorités devraient assurer une meilleure protection de civils+enquêter sur les abus+juger les responsables lors de procès équitables.
Nouveau rapport @hrw-fr.hrw.org 👇

www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...

Burkina Faso : Des groupes armés islamistes ont massacré des civils

Deux groupes armés islamistes ont tué plusieurs dizaines de civils au cours de trois attaques distinctes dans le nord du Burkina Faso depuis mai 2025.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · 26d

#BurkinaFaso
Islamist armed groups have been responsible for repeated atrocities against civilians since 2016. Authorities should provide better protection for all civilians at risk, investigate abuses, fairly prosecute those responsible.
New @hrw.org report👇

www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians

Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May 2025.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Sep 10

#Niger
L’État islamique au Sahel a intensifié ses attaques contre des civils dans la région de Tillabéri. Ses combattants tuent des gens, brûlent des maisons en toute impunité.
Les autorités doivent faire+pour protéger les civils.
Nouveau rapport @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...

Niger : Un groupe armé islamiste a exécuté des civils et incendié des maisons

Le groupe armé islamiste État islamique au Sahel (EIS) a intensifié ses attaques contre des civils au Niger depuis mars 2025.

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Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Sep 10

#Niger

IS Sahel is escalating attacks targeting the civilian population in the Tillabéri region. Its fighters are killing people, burning homes in total impunity.

Nigerien authorities need to do more to protect civilians.

New @hrw.org report👇

www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Niger: Islamist Armed Group Executes Civilians, Burns Homes

The Islamist armed group Islamic State in the Sahel Province (IS Sahel) has escalated attacks on civilians in Niger since March 2025.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Sep 10

#Niger
L’État islamique au Sahel a intensifié ses attaques contre des civils dans la région de Tillabéri. Ses combattants tuent des gens, brûlent des maisons en toute impunité.
Les autorités doivent faire+pour protéger les civils.
Nouveau rapport @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...

Niger : Un groupe armé islamiste a exécuté des civils et incendié des maisons

Le groupe armé islamiste État islamique au Sahel (EIS) a intensifié ses attaques contre des civils au Niger depuis mars 2025.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Sep 10

#Niger

IS Sahel is escalating attacks targeting the civilian population in the Tillabéri region. Its fighters are killing people, burning homes in total impunity.

Nigerien authorities need to do more to protect civilians.

New @hrw.org report👇

www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Niger: Islamist Armed Group Executes Civilians, Burns Homes

The Islamist armed group Islamic State in the Sahel Province (IS Sahel) has escalated attacks on civilians in Niger since March 2025.

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Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Sep 4

#BurkinaFaso Criminalizes Same-Sex Conduct
Traoré should not sign the Persons&Family Code into law, but refer it back to Assembly for revision. The code needs to respect rights of non-discrimination of every1 regardless of sexual orientation+ gender identity, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Burkina Faso Criminalizes Same-Sex Conduct

Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly passed a law on September 1, 2025, that makes consensual same-sex relations a criminal offense, a major setback for the rights of LGBT people.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Sep 4

#BurkinaFaso Criminalizes Same-Sex Conduct
Traoré should not sign the Persons&Family Code into law, but refer it back to Assembly for revision. The code needs to respect rights of non-discrimination of every1 regardless of sexual orientation+ gender identity, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Burkina Faso Criminalizes Same-Sex Conduct

Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly passed a law on September 1, 2025, that makes consensual same-sex relations a criminal offense, a major setback for the rights of LGBT people.

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Aug 20

#BurkinaFaso Expels Senior UN Official Following Critical Report

Instead of trying to conceal abuses, the junta should engage with the UN to develop a plan to end them, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...

Burkina Faso Expels Senior UN Official Following Critical Report

Earlier this week, Burkina Faso’s junta expelled the top United Nations representative in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, declaring her “persona non grata” following a new UN report on violation...

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Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Aug 6

#Cameroon Doubles Down on Excluding Opposition Candidate from Elections
Excluding M. Kamto undermines the rights of Cameroonians to participate in free and fair elections. He should be allowed to run, and people should be able to choose freely, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...

Cameroon Doubles Down on Excluding Opposition Candidate from Elections

On August 5, Cameroon’s Constitutional Council backed the electoral commission’s decision to bar Maurice Kamto, a key opposition leader and challenger to incumbent President Paul Biya, from the countr...

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Aug 6

#Cameroon Doubles Down on Excluding Opposition Candidate from Elections
Excluding M. Kamto undermines the rights of Cameroonians to participate in free and fair elections. He should be allowed to run, and people should be able to choose freely, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...

Cameroon Doubles Down on Excluding Opposition Candidate from Elections

On August 5, Cameroon’s Constitutional Council backed the electoral commission’s decision to bar Maurice Kamto, a key opposition leader and challenger to incumbent President Paul Biya, from the countr...

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Jul 31

#BurkinaFaso
5 journalists+1 activist released after they had been unlawfully conscripted into the military for criticizing the junta. Positive step, but also a stark reminder of others still missing, some since 2024, with no hint as to their whereabouts, @hrw.org

www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Burkina Faso Releases Conscripted Journalists, Activist

Earlier in July 2025, Burkina Faso authorities released five journalists and a human rights activist who had been unlawfully conscripted into the military after criticizing the country’s military junt...

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Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Jul 30

#Cameroun: selon @hrw.org, la décision de la commission électorale d'exclure Maurice Kamto des prochaines élections présidentielles soulève des préoccupations quant à la crédibilité du processus électoral, www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Cameroon: Main Opposition Candidate Barred from Elections

The decision by Cameroon’s electoral board to exclude Maurice Kamto, a key opposition leader and challenger to incumbent President Paul Biya, from the country’s upcoming presidential elections raises ...

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Jul 30

#Cameroun: selon @hrw.org, la décision de la commission électorale d'exclure Maurice Kamto des prochaines élections présidentielles soulève des préoccupations quant à la crédibilité du processus électoral, www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Cameroon: Main Opposition Candidate Barred from Elections

The decision by Cameroon’s electoral board to exclude Maurice Kamto, a key opposition leader and challenger to incumbent President Paul Biya, from the country’s upcoming presidential elections raises ...

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Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Jul 30

#Cameroon: key opponent Maurice Kamto barred from elections.
The Election Commission’s decision reduces the upcoming vote to a mere formality &buries what remains of Cameroon’s democracy. It should reverse its decision &allow Cameroonians to decide their future, @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Cameroon: Main Opposition Candidate Barred from Elections

The decision by Cameroon’s electoral board to exclude Maurice Kamto, a key opposition leader and challenger to incumbent President Paul Biya, from the country’s upcoming presidential elections raises ...

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Jul 30

#Cameroon: key opponent Maurice Kamto barred from elections.
The Election Commission’s decision reduces the upcoming vote to a mere formality &buries what remains of Cameroon’s democracy. It should reverse its decision &allow Cameroonians to decide their future, @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Cameroon: Main Opposition Candidate Barred from Elections

The decision by Cameroon’s electoral board to exclude Maurice Kamto, a key opposition leader and challenger to incumbent President Paul Biya, from the country’s upcoming presidential elections raises ...

Ilaria Allegrozzi @isiki79.bsky.social · Jul 25

#Sahel: @hrw.org letter to Près Ndayishimiye, new AU #Sahel SE

Advancing a Human Rights Agenda

Key concerns he should be aware of include:

👉Lack of protection for civilians caught in armed conflict
👉Suppression of civil and political rights
👉Entrenched impunity

www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Letter to President Ndayishimiye on Advancing a Human Rights Agenda in the Sahel

Your appointment comes amidst increased instability and violence against civilians caught in conflict in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, a resurgence of authoritarian rule following a series of military...