Pobé Mengao attack

On 28 October 2019, Islamists shot 16 civilians dead in Pobe Mengao, Burkina Faso after they refused to help the gunmen buy weapons.[1][2]

During the incident, the rebels looted shops, stealing several vehicles from store owners. It was part of a broader campaign by Islamist rebels in the country.[3][4]

References
  1. "Sixteen killed in Burkina Faso in suspected jihadist attack". Reuters. October 28, 2019.
  2. Reuters (2019-10-29). "16 shot dead in jihadist attack in Burkina Faso". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2021-12-23. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. "Extremist attacks in northern Burkina Faso kill at least 19". AP News. October 28, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  4. "16 killed in Burkina Faso terror attack". Premium Times. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
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