At least 47 people, including 30 civilians have been killed in a clash between Islamist militants and government troops, in northern Burkina Faso.
The ministry of communication said 19 others are wounded after suspected jihadists raided a military convoy escorting civilians on Wednesday.
The army said government troops had “neutralised” 58 militants in retaliation and injured many of them without being specific on the numbers.
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Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been targeted by attacks that have resulted in numerous deaths and thousands of internally displaced persons.