14 killed in jihadist attack in Burkina Faso: Sources

14 killed in jihadist attack in Burkina Faso: Sources
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Ouagadougou, Jul 27 (AFP) Armed men, described as jihadists, raided a village in Burkina Faso's restive north, killing 14 people, plundering and burning shops and motorbikes, local and security sources said Saturday. The raid took place on the night of Thursday to Friday with "around 20 individuals attacking the village of Diblou and killing 14 people," a security source said.

"The terrorists burnt shops and mopeds. Almost the entire market was looted," a local resident said. (AFP) SCY SCY

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