At least 44 people were killed in attacks in Burkina Faso on Thursday and Friday, according to officials.
The first attack took place in the village of Kourakou, in the northern Sahel region, when gunmen opened fire on civilians. At least 31 people were killed in the attack. The second attack took place in the village of Tondobi, also in the Sahel region. At least 13 people were killed in the attack.
The attacks are the latest in a series of violence in Burkina Faso, which has been struggling with a jihadist insurgency since 2015. The insurgency has killed thousands of people and displaced millions more.
The government of Burkina Faso has blamed the attacks on jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group.
The attacks have prompted the government to declare a state of emergency in several regions of the country. The government has also deployed troops to the affected areas in an effort to stop the violence.
The United Nations has condemned the attacks and called for an end to the violence. The UN has also called on the government of Burkina Faso to protect its citizens and to bring the perpetrators of the attacks to justice.
The attacks have also drawn condemnation from the international community. The United States, the European Union, and France have all condemned the attacks and expressed their solidarity with the people of Burkina Faso.
The attacks are a reminder of the challenges facing Burkina Faso and the region. The insurgency has had a devastating impact on the country, and the government is struggling to contain the violence. The attacks are also a reminder of the need for international cooperation in the fight against terrorism.