Ouagadougou – 41 people were killed in a horrific terror attack in Burkina Faso in Africa. It is being reported that this includes a local leader and his associates who assisted Burkina Faso’s army in counter-terrorism operations. Therefore, this seems like a threat issued by the terrorists that all those who assist the Burkina Faso government and military will be targeted.
The terror attack took place in the Loroum province of Burkina Faso last week. Terrorists targeted the car of the ‘Volunteers for the Defence of the Motherland (VDP)’, who supported the army. VDP activists and local leader Ladji Yoro were on their way to Ouahigouya city when the terrorists opened fire. Besides, 41 people were killed along with Yoro in the attack.
Roch Marc Christian Kabore, President of Burkina Faso, expressed grief over the killing of Yoro. The attack will not deter the people of Burkina Faso from fighting terrorism. On the contrary, it will be fought with more rage, President Kabore claimed. The government of Burkina Faso has declared two days of mourning.
Burkina Faso in West Africa was once known as a peaceful African country. But terrorists linked to Al Qaeda and IS launched attacks to establish their rule in the country. In November, 57 people were killed in terrorist attacks in the country.
The terrorists attack paramilitary forces in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, known as the Sahel part of Africa. At the same time, the terrorists target locals who support the army and paramilitary forces. The incident in Loroum province two days ago is part of that.
Local VDP activists involved in anti-terrorism operations are accused of being involved in human rights violations. Outraged by this, the people of Burkina Faso demanded the government’s resignation last month. President Kabore expelled the Prime Minister.
Meanwhile, Iran has expressed concerns over the incident in Burkina Faso. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has accused some foreign powers of trying to destabilize Burkina Faso by spreading terrorism.
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