Attack in Markoye, Burkina Faso
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On August 4, 2021, jihadists from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara attacked several towns and Burkinabe bases in Markoye Department, Oudalan Province, Burkina Faso. Several rural villages were raided and civilians were killed, and the jihadist raids on Burkinabe bases in Tokabangou sparked battles that killed dozens of Burkinabe soldiers and ISGS fighters. The attacks were the deadliest day for the Burkinabe government since the Solhan and Tadaryat massacres in June 2021.
2021-08-04T00:00:00Z
2021-08-04T00:00:00Z
2021 Attack in Markoye, Burkina Faso
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 2021 | Attack in Markoye, Burkina Faso | battle | Wikidata |