Terrorism in Burkina Faso Must Come to an End

In the wake of the latest terrorist attacks against places of worship, the international community must call for an end to religious extremism and senseless violence in Burkina Faso.

By Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich

On February 25, as Catholics celebrated Mass and Muslims gathered for morning prayers in Burkina Faso, terrorists launched two attacks against a Catholic Church and a Mosque in the West African nation.

In Essakane village, located in the northeast Oudalan province, at least 15 members of the Diocese of Dori’s Catholic co…