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Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?

Human Rights Watch alleges that more than 220 civilians including at least 56 children, were massacred by Burkina Faso's military.

More than 220 civilians, including at least 56 children, were massacred by Burkina Faso's military in a single day this year. That's the allegation by Human Rights Watch.Β  So, how did HRW reach this conclusion and what's the response from the Burkina Faso government?

Also why is the DR Congo warning big tech companies, like Apple, to not use minerals from the eastern part of the country?Β 

And we meet Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Ayra Starr!

Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Charles Gitonga, Stefania Okereke and Bella Hassan
Technical Producer: Danny Cox
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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