Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – (African Boulevard News) – Several hundred residents of Nouna, a major city in western Burkina Faso, took part in a demonstration on Thursday to demand more security after six people were killed in an attack on Tuesday. The city has been plagued by jihadist violence, and the residents are urging the government to step up its efforts to protect them.
The protesters carried placards reading “enough is enough” and “we demand more security”. They marched through the streets of the city, chanting slogans and demanding that the government take action to put an end to the violence. The demonstration was peaceful, but the mood was tense as the demonstrators expressed their anger and frustration at the lack of progress in the fight against terrorism.
The attack on Tuesday took place in the rural village of Kiga, about 15 kilometers from Nouna. Gunmen opened fire on a group of villagers, killing six people and injuring several others. It was the latest in a series of attacks that have targeted civilians in the region.
According to local sources, the security forces have been unable to contain the violence, and the situation is getting worse day by day. “We are living in fear every day,” said one of the demonstrators. “We want the government to take action before it’s too late.”
The government has promised to take measures to improve security in the region, but so far, it has been unable to stem the violence. “We are doing everything we can to protect the population,” said a government spokesman. “But the terrorists are well-armed and well-funded, and they are determined to cause chaos and destruction.”
The international community has also expressed concern about the situation in Burkina Faso. The United Nations has called for an end to the violence and urged the government to take more effective measures to protect the population. “We stand with the people of Burkina Faso in their fight against terrorism,” said a UN spokesman.
In conclusion, the people of Burkina Faso are living in fear as they face the constant threat of violence from jihadist groups. The government and the international community must take urgent action to protect the population and put an end to the violence. Only then will the people of Burkina Faso be able to live in peace and security.
