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August 18, 2021 At least 47 people, including thirty civilians, fourteen soldiers and three army auxiliaries, were killed today in an attack by suspected jihadists on a military convoy.
Government sources report that the military convoy was escorting civilian personnel in northern Burkina Faso.
"A mixed convoy composed of civilians, elements of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and volunteers for the defense of the homeland (Vdp) was the target of a terrorist attack 25 km from Gorgadji (North), during which they 30 civilians, 14 soldiers and 3 volunteers for the defense of the homeland died ".
This is the declaration of the local government, through an official note released by the Ministry of Communications.