Devastating Attack in Eastern Burkina Faso Claims Lives of Soldiers and Civilians Amid Escalating Jihadist Threat
Diapaga, Burkina Faso – A deadly assault on an army detachment and civilian helpers in eastern Burkina Faso on Friday has resulted in the deaths of dozens and left about 30 security personnel injured. Local and security forces attribute the violence to suspected jihadist militants, marking a continuation of the turmoil that has beleaguered the nation since 2015. The attack targeted forces based in Tapoa province, near the principal city of Diapaga. Sources indicated both …