44 civilians killed in suspected terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso.
TL;DR
Two deadly attacks in northern Burkina Faso have left 44 people dead. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but officials have blamed "armed terrorist groups". The region is known for jihadist violence, with militant groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State operating in the area. The attacks come as Burkina Faso and its neighbours continue to face protracted jihadist insurgencies since 2013, leading to significant political turbulence in the country.
Topics:worldinternational#al-qaeda#burkina-faso#international#jihadist-violence#sahel-region#terrorist-attack
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