2023-06-07 11:32:58
Twenty-one people, mostly civilian army auxiliaries and soldiers, were killed Monday in Burkina Faso during two attacks by suspected jihadists, AFP learned on Wednesday from security sources.
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“The report on the friendly side reports 14 fallen volunteers as well as four soldiers”said this source, also referring to “five injured who were taken care of” and whose days are not in danger.
Confirming the toll, another security source said the mixed unit “was taking part in a security operation in the area”et “the air vectors deployed in response to this attack made it possible to neutralize more than fifty terrorists”. “The search and securing operations continue in this area”targeted in recent weeks by attacks against civilians, said the same source.
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