“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60)
An update on this story. “200+ killed in Burkina Faso attacks,” Open Doors, November 1, 2024:
At least 200 civilians have been killed in eastern Burkina Faso, following repeated attacks by jihadists.
The series of attacks started on 5 October when a military patrol was ambushed, and 17 soldiers were killed. The next day, the violence continued when the armed men attacked the local market in Manni village. It isn’t known how many of those murdered are Christians but, according to Open Doors local partners, the area is home to a large Christian community.
“The terrorists first hit the local market where many inhabitants had gathered after mass,” reports Agenzia Fides. “Then they went into the houses and shops to kill those who had taken refuge there, and set fire on them, burning the victims alive. The next day they returned, setting fire on cars, shooting at medical personnels and other individuals.”
Local sources share that Manni was considered a safer place to be, and many who were living there had fled jihadist violence in other villages. All the surviving inhabitants of Manni have left the village, including all remaining Christians….
Mike says
Anti-jihadist governnents (whether African or non-African) should send weapons and soldiers to help the communities who are getting attacked and pillaged by the jihadists.
OLD GUY says
Funny if you flipped this around and were killing islamic followers the UN and the whole western world would be in outrage and sending troops, weapons and foreign aid. I haven’t heard or seen one college protestor supporting these Christians being murdered buy Islam.