Militant Islamist groups fatally attacked Christians in Burkina Faso on January 25, February 1, and February 16. You can read about the attacks here and here.
The brutal attacks have killed and injured dozens of Christians. The violence in other West African countries like Nigeria has certainly enveloped Burkina Faso, says Voice of the Martyrs Canada’s Greg Musselman.
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Musselman shared a story of another attack in which a pastor and his family were kidnapped and later executed. He says Christian communities have been deeply hurt in Burkina Faso by these constant heartbreaking attacks.
Musselman suggested a couple of possibilities: the Islamic State of West Africa and Boko Haram from Nigeria. Boko Haram continues to gain more territory in Nigeria, and has been known to intrude into Burkina Faso.
SOURCE: Mission Network News, Kevin Zeller
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