Published 2 years ago

Burkina Faso: Gunmen Kill 50 Civilians in Flare-Up of Violence

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Around 50 people were killed by armed assailants in eastern Burkina Faso. The victims were attacked while trying to escape a blockade set up by extremists, survivors said. The area has been struggling with Islamic extremist violence but it was not immediately clear who was behind the latest attack.

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Burkina Faso: Gunmen Kill 50 Civilians in Flare-Up of Violence

The victims were attacked while trying to escape a blockade set up by extremists, survivors said. The area of eastern Burkina Faso has seen a recent surge in attacks.

2 years ago·South Africa

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