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3 soldiers killed in terror attack in Burkina Faso

11 terrorists neutralized, says Chief of General Staff

Fatma Esma Arslan  | 26.11.2021 - Update : 26.11.2021
3 soldiers killed in terror attack in Burkina Faso

DAKAR

Three soldiers were killed and 10 injured in a terror attack in northern Burkina Faso, according to authorities.

The Chief of General Staff said a military unit in Yetanga province was attacked by gunmen and 11 terrorists were neutralized.

A total of 72 people were killed, including nine gendarmes and 49 soldiers, in attacks on Nov. 14 and Nov. 22 in Sanmatenga province and the Sahel region in Burkina Faso.

* Writing by Beyza Binnur Donmez


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