At least 14 killed in two attacks in Burkina Faso

At least 14 people have been killed in two separate attacks by militant groups in Burkina Faso's north, including eight civilian army auxiliaries, security and local sources have said, Report informs, citing TRT World.

"Armed individuals attacked the village of Safi early on Monday," a security source told the AFP news agency.

The attack was confirmed by a local source.

Six civilians were separately killed near Markoye, the security source added.

Burkina, one of the world's poorest countries, has been struggling with a militant offensive since 2015.

Thousands of civilians and members of the security forces have died, and around two million people have been displaced.