Monday, December 31, 2018

Burkina Faso Declares Partial State Of Emergency Following Islamist Attacks

DW: Burkina Faso: Islamist attacks prompt state of emergency

A deadly ambush in a northern province on the border to Mali has prompted Burkina Faso's president to declare a state of emergency. Burkina Faso is battling increased attacks by Islamist militants in the Sahel region.

Officials in Burkina Faso announced Monday that President Roch Marc Christian Kabore is declaring a state of emergency in northern provinces following intensified attacks from Islamist groups in the area.

"The president has decided to declare a state of emergency in certain provinces of Burkina Faso," Communications Minister Remis Fulgance Dandjinou said after a special cabinet meeting. "He has also given instructions for specific security measures across the country."

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More News On Burkina Faso Declaring A Partial State Of Emergency Following Islamist Attacks

Burkina Faso declares state of emergency in north following attacks -- Reuters
Burkina Faso declares emergency in violence-hit provinces -- AFP
Burkina Faso declares partial state of emergency -- RFI

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