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Burkinabe Demand Justice After Deadly Barsalogho Massacre

August 27, 2024
Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
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Burkinabe Demand Justice After Deadly Barsalogho Massacre

The jihadist insurgency has forced people to flee from Barsalogho to Kaya

In the wake of a brutal attack in Barsalogho that claimed over 200 lives, the people of Burkina Faso are gripped by anger and fear, demanding immediate action from their government. 

The massacre, which left an entire community shattered, has fueled a nationwide outcry for justice and a stronger response to the growing threat of terrorism.

Burkina Faso’s security minister, Mahamadou Sana, made a public declaration in a state television broadcast, stating, “In this backlash, we will make sure that the enemy knows that we will never again accept such barbarity on our territory.” 

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Sana emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting the citizens of Burkina Faso and their property, vowing to stand firm in the face of this horrific violence.

The attack was claimed by Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a Sahel-based affiliate of al-Qaeda. The terrorist group targeted a village in central Burkina Faso over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least 200 people, including both villagers and soldiers.

In response to the tragedy, Sana announced that the government has directed medical and humanitarian assistance to the affected areas and reiterated the administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives. 

Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traore, who assumed power following a coup in September 2022, has pledged to prioritize the fight against terrorism as a cornerstone of its agenda.

Burkina Faso Reeling from Islamist Violence

Wassin Nasr, a Sahel specialist and senior research fellow at the Soufan Center, described the scene, stating, “Bodies of men dressed in civilian clothes with shovels and shoes but no weapons. We understood that these were people who had been requisitioned to dig trenches.”

According to Nasr, JNIM fighters stormed the area, launching an assault that lasted nearly eight hours. The attack has been described by regional observers as one of the deadliest in Burkina Faso this year, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing violence that has plagued the West African nation.

In the aftermath of the attack, medical facilities in the region have been overwhelmed by the sheer number of injured. More than 100 people are currently receiving treatment at the largest hospital in Kaya, according to a hospital source. 

Dr. Mohamed Poda, the regional director for health in north-central Burkina Faso, outlined the emergency response measures in place: “In Barsalogho, we’ve set up a system to ensure the care, evacuation, and triage of the injured.”

Poda also noted that a special unit has been established at the university hospital in Kaya to provide free treatment, conduct additional examinations, and arrange for the evacuation of the most critically injured to Ouagadougou, the capital.

pro government militias fighting against jihadists
Across Burkina Faso, pro-government militias have formed to fight against jihadists and protect their villages

To show solidarity with the grieving families and the injured, a government delegation, including the minister of security, the minister of humanitarian aid, and the government spokesperson, visited the scene of the attack. However, the government’s response has been met with widespread criticism.

Anger and Fear Amongst Burkinabe

Despite the government’s efforts, no official figures have been released concerning the number of casualties or details about the attackers. 

This lack of transparency has sparked outrage among civil society groups. The Collectif Justice pour Barsalogho, an advocacy group formed in the wake of the massacre, issued a statement condemning what they perceive as government negligence. 

“We are shocked by the attitude of the government,” the group declared, criticizing the authorities for not demonstrating “real compassion or moral support” in the face of the tragedy.

The group is urging the government to declare the victims as national martyrs and has called on the public to observe a week of mourning. 

Meanwhile, fear continues to grip the residents of Barsalogho, with many choosing to keep a low profile out of concern for potential reprisals.

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