GENEVA - The U.N. refugee agency on Friday called for concerted action to help record-breaking numbers of people forced to flee increasingly violent armed attacks in Burkina Faso. The attacks on civilians and security forces by jihadist groups are increasing in frequency and in the level of violence. UNHCR spokesman Babar Baloch said the speed of internal displacement was showing no sign of slowing as armed attacks continue unabated. Peace in Central SahelBaloch said a mechanism must be found to bring peace and security to Burkina Faso and to the neighboring Central Sahel countries. “These countries, which are struggling, they may need support from other countries in the region or beyond," Baloch said.

Source: Ethiopian News July 23, 2021 20:37 UTC