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Terrorism in Burkina Faso

Regions of Burkina Faso with significant terrorism.[1]

Terrorism in Burkina Faso refers to non-state actor violence in Burkina Faso carried out with the intent of causing fear and spreading extremist ideology. Terrorist activity primarily involves religious terrorism conducted by foreign-based organizations, although some activity occurs because of communal frustration over the lack of economic development.[2][3] Recent attacks have concentrated in the Hauts-Bassins, Boucle du Mouhoun, Nord, Sahel, and Est regions, along the border with Mali and Niger.[4] A series of attacks in Ouagadougou in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and its affiliates garnered international attention.[5][6][7]

Counter-terrorism efforts by Burkina Faso include domestic and regional security efforts, preventing terrorism-related economic transactions, and cooperating with the West, often through partnerships like the G5 Sahel and Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership.[2] Security force violence and alleged human rights abuses have regularly undermined these efforts.[8] In response to the growing attacks, the government declared a state of emergency in December 2018 in several northern provinces.[9] The failure of the government to stem terrorist attacks led to the 2019 resignation of former Prime Minister Paul Thieba.[10] Overall, terrorism has had a significant impact in Burkina Faso, displacing more than 100,000 people and diminishing access to public services.[11][12]

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  2. ^ a b "Burkina Faso: Extremism & Counter-Extremism". Counter Extremism Project. 2016-12-19. Archived from the original on 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  3. ^ "Burkina Faso Plagued by Terror Attacks, Rights Allegations". VOA. Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  4. ^ "Burkina Faso Travel Advisory Map - February 2019". U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso. 2019-02-14. Archived from the original on 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  5. ^ "Burkina Faso attack: Foreigners killed at luxury hotel". BBC News. 2016-01-16. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  6. ^ "Burkina Faso gun attack kills 18 people at cafe". BBC News. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  7. ^ "Burkina Faso attack: French embassy targeted in Ouagadougou". BBC News. 2018-03-02. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  8. ^ "Burkina Faso: Killings, Abuse in Sahel Conflict". Human Rights Watch. 2018-05-21. Archived from the original on 2019-04-06. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
  9. ^ "Burkina Faso declares state of emergency in north following attacks". Reuters. 2018-12-31. Archived from the original on 2019-03-29. Retrieved 2019-03-29.
  10. ^ Blake, James. "Terrorism Threatens a Former Oasis of Stability in West Africa". Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  11. ^ Dewast, Louise (2019-03-11). "The country where it's too dangerous to go to school". Archived from the original on 2019-05-04. Retrieved 2019-05-05.
  12. ^ UNHCR (March 2019). "Country Operation Update - Burkina Faso". UNHCR. Archived from the original on 2019-05-05. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
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