The operat­ion leads to the arrest of some 100 milita­ntsOUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso’s army said on Friday that seven soldiers were killed during an “anti-terrorist” operation in the east of the country which also led to the arrest of some 100 militants. Around 100 militants were arrested and are being held in a high security prison, he added. He also claimed that some militants were killed in the operation but refused to give the number. The operation was carried out with help from the armies of neighbouring Benin, Niger and Togo as well as French forces in the region. Canadian geologist kidnapped in Burkina Faso found deadFor the past four years Burkina Faso has faced more frequent and deadly attacks by several militant groups, including the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara.

Source: The Express Tribune April 13, 2019 07:52 UTC