[Burkina Faso] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 1 April 2025, JNIM militants attacked the town of Lanfiera (Lanfiera, Sourou), after deciding to enlist a number of residents as volunteer fighters (VDP). The militants killed 13 people.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-01

Country

Burkina Faso

Event type

violence

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