Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence
Officials claim that a minibus in Burkina Faso, West Africa, has struck a landmine, killing at most 10 people.
The blast that occurred on Christmas Day in the east near the Niger border left five others injured.
According to Fada N’Gourma’s governor, the death toll could rise due to missing passengers.
Since 2013, Burkina Faso, along with its neighbors, has faced jihadist rebellions. This crisis has resulted in the deaths of thousands and displacement of more than 2 million people.
Burkina Faso was seized by the military in January. Although they promised an end of attacks, violence continues.
Since 2013, French troops have tried to assist the region’s armies in fighting militants.
In August French troops withdrew from Mali They were able to remain in Sahel countries despite a diplomatic spat with their military rulers.
