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Dozens of civilians killed by jihadists in Burkina Faso

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Seven members of the security forces died, while 80 insurgents were reported killed

Jihadists in Burkina Faso have killed 35 civilians, mostly women, after attacking a military outpost in northern Soum province, authorities have said.

The violence, which erupted in the town of Arbinda near the country’s border with Mali, lasted for several hours, according to a military statement. Seven members of the security forces who responded died, while 80 insurgents were reported killed.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/35Uh2GJ

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