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international-news1 year ago

"Deadly Attack Claims Lives of 15 Catholic Worshippers in Northern Burkina Faso"

At least 15 Catholic worshippers were killed in a terrorist attack in the village of Essakane, Burkina Faso, during a prayer service, with suspicion falling on jihadis who frequently target remote communities and security forces in the conflict-hit northern region. The country has been ravaged by jihadi groups, leading to thousands of deaths and the displacement of over 2 million people, while the junta's struggle to restore peace has been compounded by porous borders with Mali and Niger.

conflictsecurity2 years ago

Deadly Jihadist Attack Claims Lives of Niger Soldiers

Suspected jihadists attacked a military unit in Niger's southwest, killing seven soldiers. In a tragic turn of events, five additional soldiers died in a traffic accident while responding to the assault. The attack took place in the Tillaberi region, known as a hideout for jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. The incident comes as France prepares to withdraw its anti-terrorism force from Niger, following a coup two months ago. The post-coup government has cited the deteriorating security situation as justification for the French withdrawal.