01/23/2023

Unidentified armed men attacked Fanka causing material damage
On January 23, 2023, unidentified armed men attacked Fanka. Material damage was reported.

Unidentified armed men kidnapped a health worker in Menaka
On January 23, 2023, a health care worker was kidnapped by armed men in the town of Menaka. As a reminder, three other doctors kidnapped in November 2022 by a jihadist group in the Bandiagara region are still held captive.

Unidentified armed men attacked Kopoi killing a VDP
On the night of January 22-23, 2023, unidentified armed men attacked Kopoi killing a Volunteer for the Defense of the Homeland.
01/24/2023

An unidentified armed men attack was repelled by the VDP in Kantchari
On January 24, 2023, the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland repelled an attack by unidentified armed men in Kantchari.

Unidentified armed men set fire to trucks in Delga
On January 24, 2023, unidentified armed men set fire to dump trucks in Delga.

French Special Forces to be redeployed to Ayorou
The French Special Forces in Kamboinsin will be redeployed to Ayorou in Niger.

Unidentified armed men did an identity check at the Naoho bridge and removed all the occupants of a Dina and a car
On January 24, 2023, unidentified armed men conducted identity checks on the RN16 at the Naoho bridge on the Tenkodogo-Cinkansé road. They searched a Dina vehicle and a private car and abducted all occupants to an unknown destination.
01/25/2022

During the liberation of Dablo, 18 terrorists were neutralized in Doffi
During the liberation of Dablo, 18 terrorists were neutralized by the Defense and Security Forces in Doffi, where the terrorists’ headquarters were located.
01/26/2023

Unidentified armed men attacked Vowogdo, killing 3 civilians
On January 26, 2023, unidentified armed men attacked Vowogdo. Three civilians were killed.

A VDP was killed in an attack in Dérégoué
On January 26, 2023, a Volunteer for the Defense of the Homeland were killed during the attack of Dérégoué.

Unidentified armed men attacked Dôh and Bachicorépoun killing 12 people
On January 26, 2023, unidentified armed men attacked Dôh and Bachicorépoun. Twelve people were killed, two were wounded, and significant material damage was reported.
01/27/2023

Unidentified armed men killed 2 civilians in Rassouly
On January 27, 2023, unidentified armed men attacked the village of Rassouly killing two civilians.

The DSF assisted by the VDP neutralized at least 20 terrorists in Fanka
On January 27, 2023, the patriotic coalition composed of the Defense and Security Forces assisted by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland neutralized 20 terrorists in Fanka.

Clash between unidentified armed men and DSF assisted by VDP in Sebba. 10 VPD killed
On January 27, 2023, a clash took place between unidentified armed men and the patriotic coalition composed of the Defense and Security Forces assisted by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland in Sebba. Seven coalition elements were killed and four are missing. At least 40 terrorists were neutralized and equipment was destroyed.

Clash between unidentified armed men and DSF assisted by VDP in Zomkalga. 1 DSF killed and 10 terrorists neutralized
On January 27, 2023, a confrontation took place between unidentified armed men and the patriot coalition composed of the Defense and Security Forces assisted by the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland in Zomkalga. One element of the coalition was killed and 10 terrorists were neutralized.

VDP neutralized 5 terrorists in Tanwalbougou
On January 27, 2023, Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland neutralized five terrorists in Tanwalbougou.