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Regions of Burkina Faso with significant terrorism.[1]
Terrorism in Burkina Faso refers to non-state actor violence in Burkina Faso carried out with the intent of causing fear and spreading extremist ideology. Terrorist activity primarily involves religious terrorism conducted by foreign-based organizations, although some activity occurs because of communal frustration over the lack of economic development.[2][3] Recent attacks have concentrated in the Hauts-Bassins, Boucle du Mouhoun, Nord, Sahel, and Est regions, along the border with Mali and Niger.[4] A series of attacks in Ouagadougou in 2016, 2017, and 2018 by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and its affiliates garnered international attention.[5][6][7]
Counter-terrorism efforts by Burkina Faso include domestic and regional security efforts, preventing terrorism-related economic transactions, and cooperating with the West, often through partnerships like the G5 Sahel and Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership.[2] Security force violence and alleged human rights abuses have regularly undermined these efforts.[8] In response to the growing attacks, the government declared a state of emergency in December 2018 in several northern provinces.[9] The failure of the government to stem terrorist attacks led to the 2019 resignation of former Prime Minister Paul Thieba.[10] Overall, terrorism has had a significant impact in Burkina Faso, displacing more than 100,000 people and diminishing access to public services.[11][12]
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