Boukouma attack 2021
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 August 2021 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Burkina Faso | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 14.1879, -0.7597 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
On August 18, 2021, jihadists from Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin ambushed a convoy of Burkinabe soldiers and civilians near Boukouma, Séno Province, Burkina Faso. The ambush sparked clashes between the jihadists and the soldiers, leaving dozens dead on both sides. At least 65 civilians were killed in the ambush as well.
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