🔺 Reported fatalities in Burkina Faso surged to 807, nearly doubling January’s toll. Security forces are likely responsible for large-scale civilian massacres in the Est and Nord regions.

As reported by ACLED:

On 25 February 2024, likely soldiers and VDP killed about 170 civilians, including women and children, in the villages of Komsilga, Soro, and Noden.

On 29 February 2024, likely soldiers killed at least 150 civilians including women and children, in the villages of Bibgou and Soualimou.