Ouagadougou, MINA – Burkina Faso is facing a surge in militant attacks, despite President Ibrahim Traoré’s government claiming to have the situation under control.
Firstpost reported on Wednesday (March 18) that over the past ten days, coordinated attacks by the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM group have killed more than 130 people. The group has targeted both civilians and volunteer fighters.
The east-central village of Dourtenga saw nine volunteer fighters and three civilians killed, with shops looted and burned.
Other towns, including Titao, Manni, and Yamba, have experienced deadly attacks, kidnappings, and attacks on police and military positions.
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Although Ibrahim Traoré’s government has responded with airstrikes, ground troop deployments, and aid support, much of rural Burkina Faso remains fragile, highlighting the ongoing challenge of containing the growing threat of militant groups. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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