Deadly Attacks on Civilians in Burkina Faso: UN Calls for Investigation.

At least 150 civilians may have been killed in an attack allegedly carried out by Burkina Faso's security forces in the village of Karma, according to the UN. The government has put the death toll at 60. The attack comes amid mounting allegations of human rights abuses by the military against those it believes to be supporting jihadi fighters linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State. Conflict analysts warn that the alleged abuses will create a backlash against Burkina Faso's junta and drive people into the hands of the jihadis.