Burkina Faso

14 November 2023

On 5 November, at least 70 people , mostly children and elderly people, were killed in an attack on Zaongo village, Centre Nord region. Several houses were damaged or destroyed during the attack by an unknown armed group. As at 31 October 2023, insecurity linked mainly to non-state armed groups has caused the internal displacement of nearly 494,000 people in the Centre Nord region. This region is also affected by high levels of food insecurity. Between October 2023 and January 2024, the number of people in the crisis phase of food insecurity is projected to increase due to the intensification of conflict between military forces and non-state armed groups and movement restrictions due to blockades imposed by armed groups in certain areas. Although the needs resulting from the attack are not yet known, food assistance, shelter and protection services are likely required.

(RFI 14/11/2023, IOM 13/11/2023, FEWS NET 09/11/2023)

09 July 2023

Since the start of July 2023, nearly 20 civilians have been killed in several attacks by non-state armed groups (NSAGs) in Centre-Nord, Est, and Hauts-Bassins regions. On 7 July, NSAGs attacked Kogsablogo village (Centre-Nord) and burnt houses, motorcycles, and the market, forcing residents to flee. The persistent NSAG attacks and their clashes with the Burkinabe army and civilian auxiliary force volunteers continue to drive internal displacement. The Operational Coordination Group of the rapid response reported over 35,000 new registered IDPs in April, more than 66,900 in May, and over 12,700 in June, adding to the more than two million people already displaced. Humanitarian access to some IDPs in conflict-affected areas remains highly constrained because of insecurity linked to NSAG attacks against humanitarian convoys, the encirclement of villages, and the destruction of public services. IDPs need urgent assistance with food, shelter, NFIs, healthcare, and education. (ECHO 07/07/2023, OCHA 12/06/2023, Jeune Afrique 08/07/2023)