12 soldiers killed in jihadist attack on Burkina Faso army

[TomSea]

12 soldiers killed in jihadist attack on Burkina Faso army
Published December 16, 2016 Associated Press
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OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso –  Authorities say at least 12 soldiers are dead after dozens of Islamic extremists attacked an army barracks in northern Burkina Faso.

The jihadists stormed the barracks early Friday in Nassoungou, a town near the Malian border that is about 260 kilometers (160 miles) from Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou.

The assailants also set fires to the premises, including tents and military vehicles, a security official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak to journalists.

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[geronl]

I am surprised that country had that many soldiers.

Just checking... over 11,000 active service members! wow. Of course no real air force to speak of.