Burkina Faso: Over 600 civilians killed by Al-Qaeda linked group within hours in Africa horror

Around 600 people were killed in an August 24 attack by Al Qaeda-linked militants in Burkina Faso's Barsalogho town. The carnage primarily targeted militias affiliated with the army, but civilians, including women and children, were also among the target. Survivors recounted horrific scenes of violence and attempts to hide from the attackers. The massacre highlights escalating insecurity in the country.