Burkina Faso • Page 5 of 33

May- 2023 -

3 May

Burkina Faso's armed forces, pictured during training, have carried out security sweeps in an attempt to stem jihadist violence.

Amnesty Accuses Burkina Army of Village Massacre

Amnesty International said Burkina Faso's army was responsible for a village massacre last month, putting the death toll at 147.

Apr- 2023 -

23 April

Africa

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60 Killed in Burkina Faso ‘By Men in Army Uniform’

About 60 civilians were killed in a village in northern Burkina Faso by men wearing military uniforms, the local prosecutor said.

19 April

Africa

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24 Killed in Two Attacks in Burkina Faso: Security Sources

At least 24 people including civilian defense volunteers were killed in two attacks by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso, security and local sources said.

17 April

Africa

A military personnel stands outside the headquarters of the country's defence forces in Ouagadougou on March 3, 2018 a day after dozens of people were killed in twin attacks on the French embassy and the country's military.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill 42 in Burkina Faso

At least 32 defense volunteers and 10 soldiers have died in suspected jihadist attacks in insurgency-hit northern Burkina Faso, officials said.

9 April

Africa

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‘Terrorist’ Attacks Kill 44 in Burkina Faso: Governor

Forty-four civilians have been killed by "armed terrorist groups" in two villages in northeastern Burkina Faso, near the Niger border, a regional governor said.

Mar- 2023 -

22 March

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Suspected Jihadists Kill 11 in Eastern Burkina Faso

Five women, a man, and five army volunteers have died in a series of attacks in eastern Burkina Faso over the last two days, local and security sources said.

9 March

Africa