Some 170 villagers killed in Burkina Faso

By Linda Bordoni

In Burkina Faso, some 170 people, including women and children have been "executed" in attacks on three villages.

A public prosecutor reported the killings and appealed for witnesses to help find those who attacked Komsilga, Nordin and Soro.

It was not known which group was behind the attacks.

Separately, army chiefs warned of the increased risk of attacks by militants, "including attacks on urban centres".

The country's army seized power in 2022, but more than a third of Burkina Faso is controlled by insurgents.

An investigation is ongoing into the village attacks in Yatenga province on 25 February. (Source BBC, AP and other agencies)