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Burkina Faso's military government has acknowledged a series of terrorist attacks in the north and east, resulting in at least twenty fatalities over four days. The Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM claimed responsibility, asserting that they killed numerous Burkinabe soldiers, although this remains unverified. The violence, which targeted military positions, included the deadliest attack in Titao, killing around ten civilians. Additionally, seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed, with their bodies burned. The Burkina Faso army reported thwarting attacks, but faces intensified pressure as extremist violence escalates in the region.


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