Burkina army says killed over 50 'terrorists'

Ouagadougou (AFP) May 10, 2022

Burkina Faso's armed forces said on Tuesday they had killed at least 50 "terrorists" in two operations. A rapid reaction force responding to an ambush Monday near Barakuy in the northwestern region of Boucle du Mouhoun "routed the assailants, killing at least 40 terrorists," military headquarters said in a statement, using a term typically used for jihadists. Troops conducted a sweep wit