A Military Leader to His People: ‘Fight or You Disappear’
The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort to drive them out.
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/world/africa/burkina-faso-extremists-coup.html
“The targeting of civilians has reached mass killing levels,” said Héni Nsaibia, a senior analyst with the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/world/africa/burkina-faso-extremists-coup.html