Al-Qaida-Linked Rebels Kill 40 Civilians in Burkina Faso

The United Nations condemns the attack in Djibo as a war crime, as the country grapples with ongoing instability and displacement.

At least 40 civilians were killed and 42 wounded in a recent attack by al-Qaida-linked rebels in Djibo, a town in Burkina Faso's northern region.
The town of Djibo, located near Mali’s border, has been under blockade by rebels for over a year, struggling to provide essential services.
Three camps for internally displaced people were set on fire during the attack.
The United Nations has called the attack a war crime and urged for those responsible to be held accountable.
Half of Burkina Faso’s territory remains outside of government control, with jihadi attacks displacing more than 2 million people and threatening the country's stability.