Russia strongly condemns barbaric actions of extremists in Burkina Faso — ministry
Russia strongly condemns barbaric actions of extremists in Burkina Faso — ministry Ðîññèÿ. Ìîñêâà. Çäàíèå ÌÈÄ ÐÔ íà Ñìîëåíñêîì áóëüâàðå. Âàëåðèé Øàðèôóëèí/ÒÀÑÑ
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On December 24, at least 35 civilians and seven national army servicemen died in a terrorist attack in the north of Burkina Faso, Soum Province

Russia explicitly condemns a terrorist attack masterminded by illegal armed units in the north of Burkina Faso, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

“We resolutely condemn barbaric actions of illegal armed units and other extremist groups who have lately ramped up their activities in the Sahara-Sahel Region and particularly in Burkina Faso. We extend our condolences to families and relatives of those who died and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded,” the ministry underlined.

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On December 24, at least 35 civilians and seven national army servicemen died in a terrorist attack in the north of Burkina Faso, Soum Province. Government forces repelled the attack in a bitter clash and eliminated around 80 terrorists. President of Burkina Faso Roch Marc Christian Kabore declared a two-day mourning in the country.

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