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Displaced women prepare food on February 8, 2021, in the Kaya camp, 100 kilometers (some 62 miles) north of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. (AP Photo/ Sophie Garcia)
June 6, 2021, 8:05 pm
Jihadists kill 160 civilians in deadliest Burkina Faso attack since 2015
President condemns ‘barbaric’ and ‘despicable’ massacre in a village in country’s volatile north
By Armel BAILY
Illustrative: A soldier walks past a burnt car in front of Cappuccino cafe in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, after it was attacked by al-Qaeda-linked extremists, January 17, 2016. (Sunday Alamba/AP)
May 12, 2019, 8:16 pm
Gunmen kill six during Catholic mass in Burkina Faso
Dozens of attackers said to open fire on worshipers, set fire to shops and cafe, and loot medical center, before fleeing
By AFP
The UN Security Council marks a moment of silence for the victims of the Chabad of Poway synagogue shooting, April 29, 2019. (YouTube screenshot)
April 29, 2019, 10:49 pm
Security Council marks minute of silence for attacks on synagogue, church
UN chief demands world ‘step up to stamp out anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim hatred, persecution of Christians’ and other forms of hate
By ToI Staff
Bystanders watch the scene outside the headquarters of the country's defense forces in Ouagadougou on March 2, 2018 after dozens of people were killed in twin attacks on the French embassy and the country's military. (AFP PHOTO / Ahmed OUOBA)
March 3, 2018, 2:58 pm
Investigators probe deadly twin attacks in Burkina Faso
Eight armed forces personnel killed, government says, while a French security source adds that 12 more were seriously injured
By AFP
People watch as black smoke rises as the capital of Burkina Faso came under multiple attacks on March 2, 2018, targeting the French embassy, the French cultural center and the country's military headquarters. (AFP PHOTO / Ahmed OUOBA)
March 3, 2018, 2:56 am
Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on Burkina Faso capital
Security sources and officials say coordinated suicide car bombings targeting French embassy, military headquarters leave over 30 dead
By AFP
People watch as black smoke rises as the capital of Burkina Faso came under multiple attacks on March 2, 2018, targeting the French embassy, the French cultural center and the country's military headquarters. (AFP/Ahmed Ouoba)
March 2, 2018, 3:12 pm
At least 28 killed in attacks on French embassy, military HQ in Burkina Faso
Five men open fire on passersby in capital before heading to city center amid ongoing battle against al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadists
By AFP
Burkina Faso gendarmes and army forces patrol the streets on August 13, 2017, as soldiers launch an operation against suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso after gunmen attacked a cafe in the capital Ouagadougou. (AFP Photo/Ahmed Ouoba)
August 14, 2017, 1:00 pm
Searches continue after suspected jihadists kill 18 in Burkina Faso
Security forces kill 2 gunmen behind deadly assault on Turkish restaurant in Burkinabe capital Ouagadougou
By Agencies
Burkina Faso gendarmes and army forces patrol the steets on August 13, 2017 as soldiers launch an operation against suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso after gunmen attacked a cafe in the capital Ouagadougou. (AFP / Ahmed OUOBA)
August 14, 2017, 5:38 am
At least 17 killed in attack on restaurant in Burkina Faso
Suspected Islamic extremists open fire on Turkish eatery popular with foreigners in capital of Ouagadougou
By Brahima Ouedraogo
Burkina Faso soldiers take positions near a hotel and cafe during an attack by al-Qaeda-linked gunmen early on January 16, 2016 in Ouagadougou. (AFP/Ahmed Ouoba)
August 14, 2017, 3:56 am
Suspected jihadists open fire at cafe in Burkina Faso
Security forces on scene of attack at upscale eatery in capital Ouagadougou
By Agencies
Burkina Faso soldiers take positions near a hotel and cafe during an attack by al-Qaeda-linked gunmen early on January 16, 2016 in Ouagadougou. (AFP/Ahmed Ouoba)
January 17, 2016, 5:59 am
One American dead in Burkina jihadist attack
Charity worker Michael James Riddering was among the 29 killed in al-Qaeda-linked assault in Ouagadougou
By AFP
Burkina Faso soldiers take positions near a hotel and cafe during an attack by al-Qaeda-linked gunmen early on January 16, 2016 in Ouagadougou. (AFP/Ahmed Ouoba)
January 17, 2016, 3:51 am
Six Canadians killed in Burkina Faso attacks
At least 29, many of them foreigners, killed in jihadist assault Saturday on Ouagadougou hotel and restaurant
By AFP
Paramedics evacuate a body outside the Splendid hotel and the Cappuccino restaurant following a jihadist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 16, 2016. (AFP/Issouf Sanogo)
January 17, 2016, 12:39 am
Burkina attacks death toll climbs to 29: Security minister
Official confirms most of the victims in jihadist assault are Westerners; security forces free 127 hostages
By AFP
French special forces take position in the surroundings of the Splendid hotel following an attack by al-Qaeda linked gunmen on January 16, 2016 in Ouagadougou. (AFP/OUOBA_AHMED)
January 16, 2016, 1:30 pm
Burkina siege over with at least 23 dead from 18 nations
126 people freed when security forces end jihadist assault, retake hotel and adjacent cafe popular with Westerners, UN personnel
By Romaric Ollo HIEN
Burkinabe soldiers carry the body of a man in the surroundings of the Splendid Hotel during an attack on both the hotel and a restaurant by al-Qaeda linked gunmen early on January 16, 2016. (AFP/AHMED OUOBA)
January 16, 2016, 10:49 am
Burkina Faso hotel siege ends as troops storm site; 20 dead
Minister says 126 people freed, 3 jihadi gunmen killed after operation by local and French forces
By Agencies
French first responders tend to wounded people in the surrounding of the Hotel Splendide and the Café Cappuccino during the attack on January 15, 2016. (AFP PHOTO/NABILA EL HADAD)
January 16, 2016, 9:10 am
Local, French troops battle al-Qaeda in Burkina Faso hotel siege
At least 10 bodies recovered from adjacent cafe, while officials say 20 confirmed dead; Hollande slams ‘cowardly’ attack
By Agencies
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