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February 26, 2024

Burkina Faso Church Attack Kills at Least 15 People
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In Burkina Faso, at least 15 people were killed after an attack at a
local Catholic church as worshipers gathered for Mass. No one has
claimed responsibility for the shooting in the village of Essakane,
located in northern Burkina Faso, where violence between armed groups
has been on the rise. The number of people killed by armed groups has
nearly tripled recently, while over 2 million have been displaced by the
violence.


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