Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) said that on Sunday night, July 3, terrorists carried out an attack in front of a Catholic church in the Diocese of Nouna, northwest Burkina Faso , Africa, killing 14 people.
A priest from the Diocese of Nouna told Aid to the Suffering Churches that, Sunday evening, the terrorists first went to a Catholic church and killed 14 people in front of the church. Then they move to other places, killing more people. The total number of victims could be up to 30 people. “We were appalled,” the priest said. Here, when we wake up, we don't know if we will live until evening."
The priest added that many of the victims, who are Christians or follow traditional African beliefs, have repeatedly begged for forgiveness, but the terrorists, over the past two years, have been making threats. threatened in the area, ended their lives.
The way the terrorists attack is the same as before. They use motorbikes, cover their heads and have weapons. At night, it is difficult to know how many, probably a few dozen.
The violent situation in Burkina Faso continues with continued terrorist attacks, as well as the kidnapping and killing of Catholic Christians and monks. Like the case of terrorists who murdered Father Antonio César Fernández, a Salesian monk, in 2019. There is also the case of Sister Suellen Tennyson, 83 years old, American, of the Sisters of Mary of the Cross, arrested. Toad in April 2022. Then a minor seminary in Burkina Faso was also attacked and set on fire in February of this year.
Given the uncertain situation in the region, Aid to the Church in Need has been working on projects to help victims and displaced people get through the trauma of the attacks and be able to move on. living. In addition, the Foundation has funds radio stations for better communication and pastoral care in places where people are fleeing due to terrorism.
Source: Vatican News