Swedish Maj. Eric Bonde takes asmoke break after catching a couple bullets in the Congo, 1960.
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| Burkina Faso soldiers massacred over 200 civilians in a day, Human Rights Watch says |
| 2024-04-27 |
| [AFRICANEWS] Human Rights Watch has documented a staggering toll of civilian deaths in a single day in Burkina Faso this year. According to their investigation, more than 220 civilians, among them at least 56 children, fell victim to atrocities allegedly committed by the country's military. The events unfolded on February 25th, with the village of Soro bearing witness to the loss of 179 lives, while 44 others perished in the neighbouring village of Nondin. Human Rights Watch has labelled these mass killings as some of the most egregious abuses by the army in nearly ten years. While the report has shed light on these horrific acts, Burkina Faso authorities have remained silent on the matter. However, |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #17 "Wanna drive like Peter Revson and comb my hair like James Dean." OK, son. You do that. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-04-27 22:13 |
| #16 "I always thought a cigarette tasted best after a meal. This is better..." |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-04-27 22:01 |
| #15 #4 "Damn, I'm hit. Anyway..." |
| Posted by: Rex Mundi 2024-04-27 18:06 |
| #14 See: Heart of Darkness |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-04-27 09:05 |
| #13 "Kill the Boer!". So, wait, sorry, wrong part of Africa. The EU and UN and the Vatican, when they aren't more concerned with climate change, are on it. |
| Posted by: DooDahMan 2024-04-27 09:04 |
| #12 The real reason the rest of the world hates America. We stomped the tribal crap (wring your hands if you will) and harnessed the land in every way. All very Biblical. All very alarming to non-believers. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-04-27 08:25 |
| #11 The sad part is Africa is an amazing continent, fertile, rich in natural resources. But it needs fumigated. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-04-27 08:23 |
| #10 Don't neglect the super vid and sound track from number 7. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2024-04-27 08:18 |
| #9 “Don’t be impertinent. I’m a Count. My blood is blue.” A great quote. |
| Posted by: Whiskey Mike 2024-04-27 08:17 |
| #8 Great link, B. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-04-27 08:16 |
| #7 And now for the rest of the story. (BTW, thanks for posting the photo Merc) |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2024-04-27 08:10 |
| #6 I nominate the photo of Bonde for a new tabloid category: Guys who do stuff. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-04-27 08:05 |
| #5 /\ Carl Gustaf m/45 (Swedish-K) subgun held in right hand. Passable calligraphy could be accomplished at 15 meters with that little jewel. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2024-04-27 07:56 |
| #4 Swedish Maj. Eric Bonde takes asmoke break after catching a couple bullets in the Congo, 1960. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-04-27 07:50 |
| #3 Huge protest demonstration in western universities tomorrow!!! |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2024-04-27 07:19 |
| #2 "I supply every army except the Salvation Army." ~ Nicholas Cage - Lord of War |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2024-04-27 06:20 |
| #1 And that was before Biden 'pulled' the SpecOPS out. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-04-27 05:38 |