00:00A deadly assault on a military base in Dargo, northern Burkina Faso has left around 50 soldiers dead.
00:07According to local sources, about 100 militants stormed the base on Monday, killing troops before looting and setting it ablaze.
00:15The armed group Janim is suspected of carrying out the attack.
00:19Although the military has not issued a public statement, Janim has been behind many recent deadly operations across West Africa.
00:27Burkina Faso continues to battle an escalating security crisis.
00:32Armed groups now control large swathes of the country, especially in rural regions far from the capital.
00:38The violence has sparked major political upheaval, including two military coups since 2022.
00:44Despite reshuffling allies and military leadership, Interim President Ibrahim Traore has struggled to stop the spread of extremist control.
00:53The Dargo attack underscores the deepening instability in one of the region's most volatile conflict zones.
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