Focus on Africa - What is behind armed attacks in Burkina Faso?
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In a rare move, Burkina Faso’s military-led government has acknowledged that a deadly attack has taken place in which at least 200 security officers and villagers were killed. Some reports say it could be one of the worst ever in the country. So who was behind the attack and why is the military government unable to contain the violence?
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Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Susan Gachuhi in Nairobi
Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
Published on Tuesday, 27th August 2024.
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