Burkina Faso
Escalating Violence in Burkina Faso Linked to ISIL and Al-Qaeda
September 18, 2024
Escalating Violence in Burkina Faso Linked to ISIL and Al-Qaeda
Armed groups affiliated with ISIL and al-Qaeda have intensified their attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday citing a recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The NGO documented the killing of at least 128 civilians…
Al Qaeda Deadly Attack in Burkina Faso Claims Over 100 Lives
August 28, 2024
Al Qaeda Deadly Attack in Burkina Faso Claims Over 100 Lives
At least 100 villagers and soldiers were killed in a weekend assault by Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, marking one of the deadliest attacks this year, TRTWorld reported yesterday. The violence erupted as villagers were assisting security forces…
HRW accuses Burkina Faso’s army of executing more than 200 civilians
April 26, 2024
HRW accuses Burkina Faso’s army of executing more than 200 civilians
Burkina Faso’s military forces “summarily executed” 223 civilians, including at least 56 children, in two villages in February, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said in a new report. The mass killings took place on February 25 in the northern villages…
Gunmen kill dozens of worshipers in mosque attack in southern Burkina Faso
February 27, 2024
Gunmen kill dozens of worshipers in mosque attack in southern Burkina Faso
A tragic wave of violence has unfolded in Burkina Faso, as both Muslims and Catholics were targeted in deadly attacks, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Armed assailants struck a mosque in Natiaboani during morning prayers, claiming numerous Muslim lives. On the…
Gunmen attack on Catholic church leaves at least 15 dead in Burkina Faso
February 26, 2024
Gunmen attack on Catholic church leaves at least 15 dead in Burkina Faso
Gunmen attacked a church in Burkina Faso, killing at least 15 Catholic worshippers in Essakane village, Aljazeera reported. The incident, labeled a “terrorist attack,” left 12 dead on the spot and three others succumbed to their injuries later. The region…