Burkina Faso Jihadist Insurgency — live news & updates

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One of the world’s deadliest conflicts: JNIM and Islamic State attacks, army and militia reprisals, and blockaded towns.

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Burkina Faso is rated Severe (51/100) on WARNPOINT’s live instability index.

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