In eastern Burkina Faso, an attack on a military base resulted in the death of 33 soldiers and the injury of 12 others, marking another episode of violence in the country. The besieged soldiers managed to eliminate at least 40 'terrorists' before reinforcements arrived, according to the army. This attack targeted a military detachment in the Est region. Burkina Faso has been grappling with rebel forces since 2015, resulting in over 10,000 civilian and security force casualties and the displacement of at least two million people. Approximately one-third of the country is now beyond government control. This ongoing violence has fueled military unrest and led to two coups in the past year, ultimately bringing Captain Ibrahim Traore to power in September. He has pledged to reclaim lost territory, but attacks on security forces and civilians have intensified in the current year, causing hundreds of casualties. Traore has also expressed a commitment to a plan from the previous military administration to hold civilian government elections by 2024. Additionally, the armed forces have faced allegations of indiscriminate civilian killings during anti-insurgency missions, further exacerbating the situation.

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Attack on Burkina Faso military post kills at least 33 soldiers - AlJazeera

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