Extremists slaughter civilians in Burkina Faso

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Extremists slaughter civilians in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou: - Nine people including an imam have been killed by extremists in two separate attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso, authorities say.

The governorate of the country's eastern region says six people including an imam were killed in one attack on a mosque in the community of Diabiga on Friday.

Soldiers examine burnt-out cars outside the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in 2016.

Soldiers examine burnt-out cars outside the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in 2016.Credit: AP

In a separate attack on Friday, three members of a family were shot dead in Kompienga province.

Until now, extremists in that part of the west African country have largely targeted security forces.

President Roch Marc Christian Kabore recently announced the country would put an end to "destabilisation activity" in the east, where extremist attacks have been increasing.

Since then more troops have been sent to the region, where extremists use the forests as hideouts.

AP

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