Pobé Mengao attack explained

On 28 October, 2019, Islamists shot 16 civilians dead in Pobe Mengao, Burkina Faso after they refused to help the gunmen buy weapons.[1] [2] During the incident, the rebels looted shops, stealing several vehicles from store owners. It was part of a broader campaign by Islamist rebels in the country.[3] [4]

References

  1. Web site: October 28, 2019. Sixteen killed in Burkina Faso in suspected jihadist attack. Reuters.
  2. Web site: Reuters. 2019-10-29. 16 shot dead in jihadist attack in Burkina Faso. 2021-12-23. New Straits Times. en.
  3. News: October 28, 2019. Extremist attacks in northern Burkina Faso kill at least 19. AP News. December 22, 2021.
  4. Web site: 2019-10-30. 16 killed in Burkina Faso terror attack. 2021-12-23. Premium Times. en-GB.

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