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Hundreds Killed by Islamic Jihadists
A street in Burkina Faso.
Photo: Flickr / Jurken (cc)
Since 2015, the West African nation of Burkina Faso has experienced numerous violent attacks by militants linked to al-Qaeda in a deadly Islamic insurgency that has spread from neighbouring Mali. In what is now the single biggest massacre since the start of the ongoing conflict, as many as 400 people were slaughtered during a raid on August 24th.
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Militants Kill At Least 15 Worshippers
Photo: Wikimedia / MartinGrandjean (cc) At least 15 worshippers were killed when gunmen attacked a Catholic church in the village of Essakane, Burkina Faso, on February 25th. The assailants are believed to be Islamic militants who have been causing havoc throughout the country and surrounding nations.
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Boarding School Attacked by Jihadists
Pro-coup demonstration in Ouagadougou.
Photo: Voice of AmericaFor several years, Burkina Faso has faced civil unrest, particularly due to al-Qaeda and Islamic State factions. Dissatisfaction over the government's lack of response to the jihadist crisis has led to mounting tensions which ultimately brought about a military coup on January 23rd.
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Christians on Blacklist
Photo: The Voice of the Martyrs Poland More than 130 civilians in Burkina Faso were indiscriminately slaughtered during an overnight raid on Yagha village on June 4th. Although no particular group has claimed responsibility for this most recent attack, government officials believe the devastating invasion was the work of one of several Islamic jihadist groups operating in the area.
