Massacre In Burkina Faso Leaves 138 Dead

Africa | Burkina Faso June 6, 2021

A massacre in Burkina Faso left at least 138 people dead, reported some media on June 6, 2021.

According to the reports, the massacre occurred after assailants believed to be Islamist jihadists stormed a village called Solhan in the northern part of the country, in the early hours of June 5, 2021, and indiscriminately killed civilians and torched buildings.

The massacre is said to be the bloodiest since emergence of Islamist insurgence in Burkina Faso. _________________________ © 2015 - 2021 Africauptodate. All Rights Reserved