Burkina Faso: Assailants attack pro-government militia in Dablo Department April 1

Event

Members of a pro-government civilian defense network, the Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland (VDP), clashed with unidentified militants in Dablo Department April 1. The confrontation, which reportedly occurred in the vicinity of the village of Dou, left six militia dead and one injured. The assailants fled following the confrontations.

Security forces may deploy additional personnel to the impact area in the coming days. Further clashes between pro-government forces and militants are possible. Officials may implement additional movement restrictions in the impact area in response to the incident.

Advice

Consider avoiding the impact area in the coming days. Exercise a high degree of caution and heed the instructions of authorities. Maintain a very low profile, restrict nighttime movements, vary routines, and move in guarded convoys if operating in the affected region.