Burkina Faso Ambush Kills 13 Soldiers: Security Sources
Sumaira FH Published October 30, 2022 | 03:50 PM
Ouagadougou, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Oct, 2022 ) :Suspected jihadists have ambushed and killed 13 soldiers in Burkina Faso's eastern province, security sources told AFP on Sunday in the latest violence to shake the insurgency-torn west African nation.
Four members of the defence forces were also wounded in Saturday's attack along the road linking Fada N'Gourma with Natiaboani, one of the sources said.
"Reinforcements have been deployed to secure the zone and carry out a search," a second source added, confirming the casualty toll. The unit that came under fire had been sent to relieve a detachment from Natiaboani.
The ambush comes after the powerful Support Group for islam and Muslims (GSIM), which is linked to Al-Qaeda, claimed Friday it carried out an attack on a military base in Djibo, a major northern town that has been under a jihadist blockade for three months.
The army said at least 10 soldiers died and 50 were wounded in that "terrorist" assault on the 14th regiment on Monday.
The army added it killed 18 "terrorists" in mopping-up operations.
GSIM also claimed responsibility for an attack on a supply convoy heading for Djibo on September 26 that left 37 dead, 27 of them soldiers.
Dozens of truck drivers are still missing.
That assault helped trigger the latest coup in Burkina just four days later, led by young army captain Ibrahim Traore.
He became interim president on October 21, vowing to win back territory from jihadists.
It was Burkina's second coup in eight months, driven by a seven-year insurgency that has claimed thousands of lives and driven nearly two million people from their homes.
The new government on Wednesday declared securing the Sahel state's territory would be top priority.
More than a third of national territory remains outside government control.
The authorities also launched a drive to recruit 50,000 civilian defence volunteers to back up the army as the number of attacks increases.
A UN envoy warned this week that 4.9 million people, or a fifth of Burkina's population, need urgent aid as many "mothers were forced to feed their children with leaves and salt".
ab-stb/bp/yad
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 21 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 21 May 2024
PTI founder acquitted in May 9 vandalism case
Liverpool confirm Slot will replace Klopp as manager
Russian playwright & director on trial for 'justifying' terrorism
Free media, responsible opposition play crucial roles in national development: S ..
AJK leaders condolence Iranian President's demise in helicopter crash
Schauffele birdies final hole to capture PGA for first major win
Police arrest two persons in murder case
ICC seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM, defence minister and Hamas leaders
Business community condole tragic death of Iranian President
Murad Baloch calls on Governor Balochistan
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
Culture Minister grieves over death of folk artist Faqir Roshan Jhatial
2 days ago -
Tightening noose around wheat hoarders, exploiters
2 days ago -
Exploring IT potential for economic growth
2 days ago -
Spiking divorce rate, a threat to our social fabric
2 days ago -
Women empowerment vital in bringing about positive social change
3 days ago -
Seeding Prosperity: Determined efforts underway to ensure maximum cotton sowing
4 days ago
-
Pakistan gets animated at 77th cannes film festival
5 days ago -
Japanese singer performed Pakistani, Japanese, English songs at NAPA
9 days ago -
Conducive environment for investors to stimulate sustainable growth
9 days ago -
Initiatives urged to facilitate people in getting access to quality healthcare services
9 days ago -
Hunza-The sleeping beauty
9 days ago -
Collective efforts vital to eradicate drugs addiction
11 days ago