Terror in the heart of Africa: Tanzila mourns the loss of the victims of cruel attacks!

Terror in the heart of Africa: Tanzila mourns the loss of the victims of cruel attacks!

In the West African Burkina Faso, the terrorist attacks are increasing on Christian communities. According to reports from the global Catholic aid organization "Church in Need", several villages of the parish of Tanzila were attacked at the end of January, which led to a devastating loss of human life. The villages attacked over 200 terrorists and killed at least 26 people, including six Christians. The attacks started on January 25th and continued until January 31, with the father and several family members of the pastor Jean-Pierre Keita also killed, as can be seen from the reports from Kathpress.

repeated attacks on parish of Tanzila

These attacks are not the first to hit the parish of Tanzila in the diocese of Nouuna in northwestern Burkina Fasos. In recent years, the region has been the target of cruel terrorist attacks that triggered a wave of fear among the residents and especially Christians. Pastor Keita complains about the continued uncertainty and asks prayer for people affected by terror, especially for the government and security forces in the country. "May our prayers rest in peace for the victims of terrorism worldwide," continued Keita, as the "Church in Need" emphasizes.

The ongoing terrorism in Burkina Faso increases the pressure on the local population and endangers the fragile coexistence of the different faith communities. The ongoing attacks not only demand human life, but also promote international attention, while the situation on site is becoming more and more precarious. "Pray for the conversion of the hearts so that everyone becomes peaceful pencils," Pastor Keita appeals to the friends of peace and reconciliation.