A devastating attack on a group of over 100 civilians was described by Pinpissi, who recounted the horrific experience of being targeted by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP). During the attack, intense shooting led to numerous fatalities, with many fleeing while others were shot and killed.

In the aftermath, it was discovered that at least 18 people, including four children, two women, and one man, had gone missing. A 50-year-old Fulani woman, who survived the attack, shared her eyewitness account, describing how she and others hid under a tree as soldiers and VDP members on motorcycles passed by, brutally killing their people. She likened the scene to a hunt.

The ongoing conflict in Burkina Faso between government forces, ethnic militias, and Islamist armed groups has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and over two million displaced people. Recent allegations have raised concerns about the government's counterterrorism strategy and commitment to human rights.

The international community is mounting pressure on the Burkinabè government to cooperate with investigations into the massacres, with calls for sanctions and prosecution under international law. Survivors continue to bury their dead, many in unmarked mass graves, as the demand for accountability grows.

Source: https://saharareporters.com/2025/05/12/burkina-faso-military-pro-govt-militias-targeted-massacred-over-130-fulani-civilians-one