{"id":20097,"date":"2024-11-01T14:10:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T14:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opendoorsuk.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=20097"},"modified":"2024-11-14T10:52:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T10:52:32","slug":"burkina-faso-attacks","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/wwl.opendoorsuk.org\/ireland\/blog\/news\/latest-news\/burkina-faso-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"200+ killed in Burkina Faso attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/wwl.opendoorsuk.org\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/31.10.24-BK.jpg\" alt=\"Burkina Faso\" class=\"wp-image-20098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwl.opendoorsuk.org\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/31.10.24-BK.jpg 930w, https:\/\/wwl.opendoorsuk.org\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/31.10.24-BK-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwl.opendoorsuk.org\/ireland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/31.10.24-BK-768x329.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Hundreds have been killed in the latest example of jihadist violence in the region. Illustrative image.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least 200 civilians have been killed in eastern Burkina Faso, following repeated attacks by jihadists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The series of attacks started on 5 October when a military patrol was ambushed, and 17 soldiers were killed. The next day, the violence continued when the armed men attacked the local market in Manni village. It isn\u2019t known how many of those murdered are Christians but, according to Open Doors local partners, the area is home to a large Christian community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Repeated brutal attacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe terrorists first hit the local market where many inhabitants had gathered after mass,\u201d reports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fides.org\/en\/news\/75571-AFRICA_BURKINA_FASO_Violence_spreads_hundreds_killed_in_an_armed_attack_in_the_village_of_Manni\">Agenzia Fides<\/a>. \u201cThen they went into the houses and shops to kill those who had taken refuge there, and set fire on them, burning the victims alive. The next day they returned, setting fire on cars, shooting at medical personnels and other individuals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local sources share that Manni was considered a safer place to be, and many who were living there had fled jihadist violence in other villages. All the surviving inhabitants of Manni have left the village, including all remaining Christians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open Doors partners planning to help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGiven the continued instability, we are coordinating with local contacts to locate internally displaced people (IDPs) who fled Manni and surrounding villages,\u201d shares Open Doors\u2019 lead for work in West Africa. Open Doors field teams continue to monitor the situation and seek other ways to provide support to the displaced and affected Christians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In sub-Saharan Africa, there are 16.2 million Christians who are displaced by violence and conflict, and these recent attacks are the latest example of a trend of escalating violence in the region. The church in Africa is calling upon the global body of Christ to stand with them \u2013 and one way you can do that is by signing the <em>Arise Africa<\/em> petition, calling for protection, justice and restoration. The petition will be open for at least another year, and is intended to be presented to the UN, the EU, the African Union, the UK Government and other local governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please keep praying for all Christians affected in the region. 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