Militants kill at least 40 in north Burkina Faso attack on Sunday -U.N


DAKAR (Reuters) - Islamist jihadist militants killed at least 40 civilians during an attack in northern Burkina Faso over the weekend, the United Nations' Human Rights Office said.

The latest reported assault in an area rife with jihadist activity took place on Sunday in the town of Djibo, where many displaced people have sought refuge.

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