Jihadist attacks claim over 100 lives in northern Burkina Faso
In a series of coordinated attacks in northern Burkina Faso, over 100 people were killed. Among the victims are soldiers, residents, and a humanitarian aid worker.
Key information
- Over 100 victims: Jihadist attacks in northern Burkina Faso.
- Main attack location: The city of Djibo, where militants took control of checkpoints.
- Responsibility: The Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for the attacks.
On Sunday morning, in northern Burkina Faso, a series of coordinated attacks were carried out by jihadist groups. According to the Polish Press Agency, over 100 people were killed as a result of these actions, including soldiers, local residents, and a humanitarian aid worker. Witnesses report that hundreds of terrorists simultaneously attacked eight towns in the country.
The main attack took place in Djibo, where JNIM fighters first took control of all checkpoints in the city, before attacking military camps, particularly a special anti-terrorist unit camp — said a humanitarian aid worker, quoted by PAP.
In one of Djibo's districts, "people were executed in front of their homes," which particularly affected adult men. These attacks are part of a prolonged conflict that has claimed the lives of over 26,000 civilians and soldiers in Burkina Faso since 2015.
JNIM responsibility
The JNIM group, affiliated with Al-Qaeda, which operates in the Sahel region, claimed responsibility for the attacks. Their actions aim to disperse Burkina Faso's government forces and destabilise the region.
Burkina Faso, along with neighbouring Niger and Mali, has been struggling with jihadist attacks for years. This region is particularly vulnerable to the actions of terrorist groups, leading to a constant threat to the local population.
