Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemns Burkina Faso terror attack

Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen. (Twitter: @OIC_OCI)
Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen. (Twitter: @OIC_OCI)
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Updated 16 November 2021
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Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemns Burkina Faso terror attack

Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen. (Twitter: @OIC_OCI)
  • Al-Othaimeen reiterated the organization’s support for Burkina Faso’s efforts to combat terrorism

JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has condemned a terror attack in northern Burkina Faso that left 20 gendarmes and one civilian dead, and many others injured.

Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, OIC secretary-general, passed on his condolences to the families of the victims, the government, and people of the west African country, while also wishing a speedy recovery to those wounded in Sunday’s attack on a military police outpost.

He also reiterated the organization’s support for Burkina Faso’s efforts to combat terrorism.