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Newly circulating videos show civilians being escorted by armed individuals to an unknown destination, with elderly people and children threatened with knives for struggling to keep up. Other footage allegedly depicts the lifeless bodies of civilians following a massacre in Gayeri, a town in eastern Burkina Faso.
Government Denounces Videos as “Political Manipulation”
In response, the government strongly condemned the spread of what it calls “misleading” videos, accusing them of falsely portraying “ethnic massacres.” A government statement described this as part of a “political-media campaign” aimed at tarnishing Burkina Faso’s image and fueling community tensions.
According to the government spokesperson, these narratives are being used to provoke inter-ethnic conflict. He reassured citizens that Burkina Faso remains committed to peace, unity, and the right of all Burkinabè to live freely and with dignity on their ancestral land.
Authorities Investigating Hate Speech and Incitement
Meanwhile, Prosecutor Blaise Bazié confirmed the launch of an investigation into online messages inciting the “extermination” of people from a specific ethnic group, often targeting the Fulani community.
Authorities have issued a public appeal for witnesses, urging citizens to report anyone spreading hate speech or calls for violence online.
