2023-07-05 17:46:28
Fifteen civilians were killed on Wednesday in an attack by suspected jihadists in eastern Burkina Faso, security and local sources told AFP, also referring to a “massive departure” of residents fleeing the incursions of the armed groups.
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Another local resident confirmed the toll of a “fifteen dead”and indicated that “the terrorists also set fire to houses and food attics before disappearing”. “Since this morning, the populations of Sorgha have started to flee towards Bogandé, just like those of Nindangou”a neighboring village, “which is also experiencing a massive departure of its inhabitants for fear of an attack”he adds.
The attack was confirmed by security sources, according to which “Security operations are in progress” in this area located in the Eastern region, “particularly targeted in recent days by incursions by armed groups”.
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At least 71 men, including 31 soldiers and 40 civilian army auxiliaries, were killed on Monday in three attacks by suspected jihadists, the two deadliest of which took place in the Center-North province, according to the army and sources. secure sources.
Burkina Faso, caught in a spiral of jihadist violence since 2015, has been led since the end of September 2022 by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who came to power by a coup, the second in eight months. On Saturday, several thousand people demonstrated in a dozen cities in the country, including Fada N’Gourma, capital of the Eastern region, to support the transitional authorities and demand a new Constitution.
The violence has left more than 10,000 dead, civilians and soldiers, for eight years, according to NGOs, and more than two million internally displaced people.
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