2023-07-05 18:42:39
– Fifteen civilians were killed in a jihadist attack
The east of the country is the prey of regular attacks, causing more than 2 million internally displaced persons.
Posted today at 8:42 p.m.
Displaced families fled attacks by jihadists in northern and eastern Burkina Faso, in Gampela near Ouagadougou on October 6, 2022.
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Another local resident confirmed the toll of “fifteen deaths”, and indicated that “the terrorists also burned 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 underway” in this area located in the Eastern region, “particularly targeted in recent days by incursions by armed groups”.
More than 10,000 dead
At least 71 men, including 31 soldiers and 40 civilian army auxiliaries, were killed 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. safe.
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 over the past eight years has killed more than 10,000 civilians and soldiers, according to NGOs, and more than two million internally displaced persons.
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