[Burkina Faso] Explosions/Remote violence: Remote explosive/landmine/IED

On 9 April 2025, a patrol of soldiers struck an IED planted by an armed group (likely JNIM militants, based on location) in the village of Kongaye (Piela, Gnagna). 8 soldiers were injured, including 1 seriously.

Severity

MEDIUM

Occurred

2025-04-09

Country

Burkina Faso

Event type

explosion

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