At least twelve civilians were killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in an area of western Burkina Faso bordering Mali, a local official and residents told AFP on Saturday. The village of Kie was attacked by “unidentified armed individuals on Friday evening”, a local official said on the condition of anonymity, reporting that at least a dozen people were killed. Local residents also confirmed the attack. And there were reports Friday that another 20 people had been killed in separate attacks in eastern Burkina Faso. Two days later the neighbouring village of Bilguimdoure was targeted, “leaving around 10 dead”, a local official said.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 20, 2023 16:19 UTC