The rush of civilians from rural villages plagued by extremist violence has put pressure on Burkina Faso's cities. When it seized power in January, Burkina Faso's ruling junta vowed to stamp out extremist violence, but it has done little about the swelling numbers of displaced. So far, the junta has not succeeded in stemming the extremist violence. Hard-hit areas like the Center North region, which hosts Burkina Faso's largest displaced population, are buckling under the pressure. With no end to the jihadi violence in sight, the numbers of Burkina Faso's displaced are expected to continue flooding urban centers where they'll be hunting for jobs.

Source: Ethiopian News May 08, 2022 23:50 UTC