Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/16/al-qaeda-affiliate-claims-responsibility-for-june-attack-in-burkina-faso

Al-Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for June attack in Burkina Faso

Al-Qaeda's affiliate in the Sahel region, known as the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on June 8, 2024, in northern Burkina Faso. The attack targeted a military convoy in the Yatenga province, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 soldiers. The GSIM's statement, issued on a jihadist website monitored by SITE Intelligence Group, confirmed their involvement in the attack and boasted about inflicting heavy casualties on Burkina Faso's military. This claim comes amid a long-standing conflict in the country between the government and various armed groups, including the GSIM. Burkina Faso has experienced a surge in violence since 2015, with armed groups carrying out attacks on civilians and security forces. The ongoing instability and violence have displaced millions of people within the country.

Summary

"This attack, claimed by the GSIM, highlights the continuing insecurity and the challenges faced by the Burkina Faso government in combating armed groups. The country is experiencing a deep humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people displaced and struggling to access basic necessities."

Updated at: 06.18.2024