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A Bangladeshi court has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing her of involvement in the mass killings of student protestors in July and August. The court also ordered the arrest of 50 other individuals allegedly involved in the violence. The protests, sparked by job quotas, escalated into a movement seeking Hasina’s overthrow, leading to the deaths of hundreds. Meanwhile, the interim government has cancelled national holidays linked to Bangladesh’s Liberation Day, drawing criticism for attempting to downplay the country’s history.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Burkina Faso military of summarily executing 223 civilians, including 56 children, in two villages in February. The killings are believed to be part of a widespread military campaign against civilians accused of collaborating with armed groups. HRW has called for an independent investigation into possible crimes against humanity.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a damning report, accusing the Burkinabè army of executing more than 220 civilians, including 56 children, during operations in two villages on February 25. Witnesses described soldiers arriving on motorbikes and in vehicles, armed with Kalashnikovs and heavy weapons, and rounding up and gunning down civilians. The victims included women and pregnant women. The massacres occurred amid a US-backed counterterrorism campaign, with Burkina Faso being one of the largest recipients of American military aid in West Africa. Despite calls from HRW and civil society activists to halt military cooperation, the US continues to engage with the Burkinabè military, raising concerns about complicity in the atrocities.