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Boarding School Attacked by Jihadists
Pro-coup demonstration in Ouagadougou.
Photo: Voice of AmericaFor several years, Burkina Faso has faced civil unrest, particularly due to al-Qaeda and Islamic State factions. Dissatisfaction over the government's lack of response to the jihadist crisis has led to mounting tensions which ultimately brought about a military coup on January 23rd.