US EditionBurkina Faso: series of jihadist attacks, Djibo particularly hit
- Fresh jihadist violence resulted in the deaths of several dozen soldiers and civilians during simultaneous attacks in Djibo, according to security and local sources.
- Hundreds of jihadists attacked a military detachment and police posts in Djibo.
- The Al-Qaeda-affiliated Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims claimed responsibility for these attacks.
- A Djibo resident reported that in one area, people, particularly adult males, were executed in front of their homes.
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More than 100 killed in jihadi attack in northern Burkina Faso, JNIM claims responsibility
More than 100 people, mostly soldiers and aid workers were killed in an attack by a jihadi group in northern Burkina Faso, local residents said on Monday. The attack on several locations, including a military base and the long besieged strategic town of Djibo, was reported, said an aid worker actively involved in dialogues in Burkina Faso's hard-hit communities. A student from the area said her father was among those killed. Both individuals spo…
Burkina Faso: series of jihadist attacks, Djibo particularly hit
In Burkina Faso, the armed terrorist groups carried out several attacks on Sunday, 11 May. Jnim fighters, the Islamic and Muslim Support Group, linked to al-Qaeda, launched an offensive against the Djibo military camp in the Sahel region. Several locations, including Sollé in the north, Sabcé in the north centre or Yondé in the east centre, were also targeted by attacks.
Tragic Border Attack: Benin Confirms Death of 54 Soldiers in JNIM Assault - Afric Info
In a devastating revelation,the government of Benin has confirmed that 54 soldiers lost their lives in a violent border attack attributed to the jihadist group JNIM (Group for Support of Islam and Muslims). This tragic incident marks one of the deadliest assaults on the nation’s military in recent years, raising serious concerns about security in the region amid escalating violence from extremist factions. The attack, which took place near the b…
Tens of deaths in the north of Burkina Faso
Since 2015, Burkina Faso has faced numerous attacks by extremist groups related to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in most parts of its territory. On Sunday, hundreds of members simultaneously attacked military intelligence, police teams and organaria ¿ (military force) and invaded villages of the city of Djibouti. "They saw hundreds of people in fashion and vehicles, practically looking for the city," said a first source of security to the AFP. …
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