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As part of their clampdown on dissent, Burkina Faso's military rulers' latest targets have included an influential imam, several worshippers and students who criticised the junta. But the researcher ...
News Burkina Faso » People: More than 2 million people displaced, Burkina Faso's government says, as aid falls short
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group has made Burkina Faso a country with one of the world's fastest-growing populations of internally displaced people, with ...
News Burkina Faso » People: Burkina Faso: 275,000 People Forced to Flee New Surge in Violence
Increased violence in Burkina Faso has forced an average of 13,000 people a week to flee their homes since April. Nearly 500 civilians were killed, with attacks by armed groups in Solhan and Arbinda ...
News Burkina Faso » People: Deadly ambush, daring jailbreak jolt Burkina Faso
At least 12 people have been killed in an attack on northern Burkina Faso's Dori-Gorgadji road, while armed men have freed around 60 prisoners from a jail in Nouna town.
News Burkina Faso » People: Burkina Faso authorities say 70 people, mostly children and elderly, slain in village massacre
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Assailants ...
News Burkina Faso » People: More than 2 million people displaced, Burkina Faso’s government says, as aid falls short
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group has made Burkina Faso a country with one of the world’s fastest-growing populations of internally displaced people, with ...