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Militant attack on a military base in Burkina Faso kills 50 troops

A deadly assault on a military base in Dargo, northern Burkina Faso, has left around 50 soldiers dead. Local sources say about 100 militants stormed the base on Monday, killing troops before looting and setting it ablaze.



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00:00A deadly assault on a military base in Dargo, northern Burkina Faso has left around 50 soldiers dead.
00:07According to local sources, about 100 militants stormed the base on Monday, killing troops before looting and setting it ablaze.
00:15The armed group Janim is suspected of carrying out the attack.
00:19Although the military has not issued a public statement, Janim has been behind many recent deadly operations across West Africa.
00:27Burkina Faso continues to battle an escalating security crisis.
00:32Armed groups now control large swathes of the country, especially in rural regions far from the capital.
00:38The violence has sparked major political upheaval, including two military coups since 2022.
00:44Despite reshuffling allies and military leadership, Interim President Ibrahim Traore has struggled to stop the spread of extremist control.
00:53The Dargo attack underscores the deepening instability in one of the region's most volatile conflict zones.
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