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Burkina Faso terrorist church attack: 15 killed, two injured

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 26 Feb 2024 08:17
1 Min Read

The attack took place in Essakane village in the "three borders" zone in the northeast of the country, near the common borders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

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  • Two soldiers stand in the Catholic church at the 10th RCAS army barracks in Kaya, Burkina Faso, on Saturday, April 10, 2021.(AP)
    Two soldiers stand in the Catholic church at the 10th RCAS army barracks in Kaya, Burkina Faso, on Saturday, April 10, 2021. (AP)

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At least 15 civilians were killed and two others injured by a terrorist attack on a Catholic church during Sunday mass in northern Burkina Faso, according to a church official.
 
In a statement shared with AFP, Jean-Pierre Sawadogo, the vicar of the Dori diocese stated, "We bring to your attention a terrorist attack which the Catholic community of Essakane village was the victim of today, February 25, while they were gathered for Sunday prayer," then confirmed the current toll of 15 killed and two wounded.
 
He further slammed "those who continue to wreak death and desolation in our country," urging for peace and security in the country. 
 
Essakane village is in the "three borders" zone in the northeast of the country, near the common borders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
 
This is the latest of attacks affiliated with terrorist groups in the region. Some of these attacks have been on Christian churches while others have involved the abduction of clergy. 

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