In a distressing turn of events, the village of Tanwalbougou in eastern Burkina Faso has been overrun by suspected terrorist groups, leading to a mass exodus of residents seeking safety in Fada N’Gourma, confirmed local sources on Monday.
The takeover underscores the escalating security challenges in the region, where armed insurgents continue to extend their control, despite counter-insurgency efforts by Burkina Faso’s government. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as militants, heavily armed, invaded Tanwalbougou, compelling families to leave behind their homes and livestock.
“The situation is dire. People are fleeing with only what they can carry, and many have no place to stay in Fada,” lamented a displaced resident who sought refuge in the city with his family.
This incident further exacerbates the humanitarian crisis gripping Burkina Faso, with significant swathes of the nation now under the sway of non-state armed factions.