In a chilling display of violence, militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) ambushed a convoy of trucks near Dori, Burkina Faso, on December 18, 2024. The attack targeted vehicles carrying vital goods and supplies destined for Niger, plunging the region deeper into crisis.
Eyewitnesses describe a harrowing scene at the entrance of Dori, a critical Sahel transit hub. The armed group reportedly crushed and torched multiple trucks, leaving behind charred wreckage and a trail of destruction.
While the extent of casualties remains unconfirmed, the assault highlights the growing insecurity along this key trade route. No official statement has been released regarding the number of injured or deceased, as investigations into the ambush continue.
This incident underscores the relentless challenges faced by the Sahel region as it grapples with escalating militant activities.
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