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Burkina’s Faso jihadist conflict worsens as military junta pursues ‘total war’
Summary by Ground News
Burkina Faso's junta-led government has launched an aggressive military campaign against jihadist armed groups. The country has faced jihadist attacks since 2015, but fatalities and humanitarian needs have hit record highs. Over two million people have been displaced, and 4.7 million out of a 22 million population require assistance, an increase of more than 1 million compared to last year.