At least 200 people dead in Burkina Faso following a series of armed attacks by suspected terrorists

The recent attack in Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, resulted in the deaths of at least 200 people and injured 140 others. The attack, attributed to an al-Qaeda-linked armed group, occurred on Saturday and targeted both civilians and security personnel. The victims included women and children. The attack is considered one of the deadliest this year in Burkina Faso, a country plagued by conflict. The exact number of casualties varies slightly across reports, with some sources citing at least 100 villagers and soldiers killed, while others report over 200 deaths. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.