| Arbinda Massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso | |
| Location | Arbinda, Burkina Faso |
| Date | 18 August 2021 |
| Target | Civilians and military personnel |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
| Deaths | 80 civilians and soldiers 80 attackers(Government claim) |
| Injured | Unknown |
| Perpetrators | Islamists |
The Arbinda massacre occurred on August 18, 2021, suspected Islamists attacked a civilian convoy, killing 80.
Attack
On August 18, 2021, Islamists attacked and civilian convoy as it was being escorted by military personnel and anti-Islamists Volunteer militias. The attackers ambushed the convoy killing 59 civilians, 15 military personnel, and six volunteer militiamen. The Government claims that 80 attackers were also killed.[1] [2]
References
- ^ "Death toll from Burkina Faso attack rises to 80". REUTERS. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Dozens killed in northern Burkina Faso rebel attack". Al-Jazeera. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
 | This Burkina Faso-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
14°13′44″N 0°51′58″W / 14.229°N 0.866°W
This page was last edited on 24 May 2024, at 12:00