Approximately 170 people were executed in a series of attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, according to statements from a local prosecutor. The tragic incident, which occurred last week, has been reported by multiple news outlets, including AFP, Reuters, and BBC World, citing the regional prosecutor's statement seen on Sunday. The attacks have drawn attention from major French-speaking media, with a public prosecutor in the north of Burkina Faso holding a conference to confirm the death toll. The English-speaking media has been criticized for its delayed response to the news.
Burkina Faso says 170 dead in village 'executions' https://t.co/Dl2MTc1Zuk
Major French-speaking media has just woken up a week after the massacres were conducted, the English one is still behind. Public prosecutor in the North of Burkina Faso had a conference today confirming at least 170 people were killed last Sunday. https://t.co/5rUxCMFxzF
170 People "Executed' In Attacks On 3 Villages In Burkina Faso: Report https://t.co/32fPNmyHwV https://t.co/Wbs67YxbFZ
Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor said in a statement seen on Sunday. https://t.co/jBQqWUJEC8
Around 170 people 'executed' in attacks on Burkina Faso villages, AFP reports https://t.co/ampoLlS3sc https://t.co/q8H2v6qp1a
Horrible massacre in Burkina Faso: About 170 people executed last week in several attacks on villages, according to a local prosecutor
#BREAKING '170 people executed' in attacks on Burkina villages: prosecutor https://t.co/kiefvwk1UE