Burkina Faso says 170 dead in village ‘executions’

According to reports from Burkina Faso, at least 170 people have been killed in what authorities are describing as “executions” in a village in the northern part of the country.

The government has condemned the attack and has launched an investigation to determine who was responsible for the killings. The village was reportedly attacked by armed militants, who shot and killed dozens of civilians.

The United Nations has also expressed its outrage at the violence and has called for those responsible to be held accountable for their actions. The attack is just the latest in a series of violent incidents in Burkina Faso, where armed groups have been carrying out attacks on civilians and security forces.

The international community has called for an end to the violence and for the government of Burkina Faso to take measures to protect its citizens. The tragic events in the village serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing insecurity in the region and the need for action to be taken to address the root causes of the violence.