Burkina Faso experienced a bloody weekend marked by a series of attacks carried out by suspected jihadist groups. Between Thursday, February 12, and Saturday, February 14, several military detachments located in the north and east of the country were targeted, leaving behind a provisional death toll of at least ten.

Large-scale offensives in the North and East

The violence has manifested itself on several fronts, suggesting a possible concerted strategy by armed groups:

1. Titao (North): On Saturday, hundreds of assailants stormed the military detachment in this provincial capital of Loroum. While authorities have not yet released an official casualty count, the material damage is extensive, including the destruction of technical facilities and part of the camp.
2. Bilanga (East): Starting on Thursday, an attack on the local detachment resulted in the deaths of about ten people, involving both soldiers and civilian auxiliaries. The assailants reportedly maintained a presence in the town until the following day.
3. Tandjari (East): A post held by water and forestry agents was also hit on Saturday, resulting in "several losses" according to security sources.

Diplomatic concern and official silence

The impact of these attacks extends beyond national borders. Neighboring Ghana expressed concern after a convoy of Ghanaian traders was ambushed in Titao. The embassy in Ouagadougou is currently working to locate and identify its citizens involved.

For its part, the junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré maintains its policy of discretion, no longer systematically communicating on human tolls despite the persistence of the threat.

An alarming security situation

Despite promises to restore security made when the junta seized power, Burkina Faso remains mired in a spiral of violence.

Key data (Source: Acled)	Statistics
The insurrection begins	2015
Overall human cost	Tens of thousands dead
Deadliest period	50% of deaths over the last 3 years
Groups involved	Linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State

"This series of attacks is not insignificant. There appears to be coordination among the jihadists," a regional security source emphasized.