The numbers below refer to the number of people affected. Click on a column heading to order incidents according to that column.

ID Month Day Year ISO Country UN INGO ICRC NRCS and IFRC NNGO Other Nationals killed Nationals wounded Nationals kidnapped Nationals detained Total national staff Internationals killed Internationals wounded Internationals kidnapped Internationals detained Total international staff Total victims Gender Male Gender Female Gender Unknown Means of attack Attack context Location Latitude Longitude Motive Actor type Actor name Details Verified Source
2059 Jan 15 2016 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 1 1 0 Kidnapping Raid Public location 12.361282 -1.518115 Political Non-state armed group: Regional Al-Qaeda (affiliated) In a large attack by al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb against the Splendid hotel and Cappuccino cafe, two aid workers who ran a medical clinic were kidnapped. On 6 February, one of the female aid workers was released but the male aid worker remains captive. Reportedly, at least 29 people (18 different nationalities) were killed in the attack. The hotel was popular with foreigners. Yes Media
2711 Feb 19 2019 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 3 Kidnapping Ambush Road 13.480656 -1.558156 Unknown Unknown Unknown A Red Cross vehicle was ambushed on route between Kaya and Djibo. Unknown perpetrators kidnapped three Red Cross staff and their driver. One staff was released on March 23, 2019, another on April 29, 2019, and one remains in captivity as of June 2020. Yes ACLED
2883 Mar 11 2019 BF Burkina Faso 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.1005099 -1.6226538 Unknown Unknown Unknown One national INGO staff member was kidnapped on the road in Djibo, Soum by unknown perpetrators. Focal point reports indicate the staff are now safe. Yes Focal Point
2682 May 23 2019 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 Kidnapping Raid Project site 14.104039 -1.629995 Economic Unknown Unknown Three UN Agency partner national staff members were abducted from their project site at the Goudoubo Health Centre in the Mentao Refugee Camp, outside of Djibo. During the incident an agency vehicle was taken and two female staff members were temporarily held, but released shortly after (not counted here). Yes Official Report
3240 May 30 2020 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 1 4 0 3 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 1 2 Shooting Ambush Road 13.4108 -1.0522 Unknown Unknown Unknown A 15 truck UN contracted convoy was ambushed in Bilalogo village near Barsalogho, 2 contracted NGO drivers and a Red Cross nurse were shot and killed along with 10 other civilians. 2 aid workers were also kidnapped and have not been released as of February 2021. Yes Focal Point
3076 Aug 5 2020 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 13.9107 -1.634 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia An NGO driver and his assistant transporting supplies were ambushed and kidnapped near Gaskinde, Soum. They were released two days later on August 7. Yes ACLED
3406 Jul 14 2021 BF Burkina Faso 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 12.086435 0.804714 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One INGO staff member was kidnapped along with a teacher and a government official (not counted here) by JNIM Militia while travelling between Matiakoali and Fada Ngourma. Yes Media
3431 Sep 11 2021 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Ambush Road 12.05 0.366667 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One NGO staff member was reportedly kidnapped travelling between Fada Ngourma and Kikideni. They were released on September 18 2021. Yes ACLED
3418 Oct 13 2021 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 14.138439 -0.060946 Unknown Unknown Unknown One NGO driver was injured in the thigh and arm after unknown criminals fired shots at the organisation's vehicle leaving the Goudebo refugee camp, 14km outside of Dori. Yes Official Report
3579 Nov 15 2021 BF Burkina Faso 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 14.25 -0.75 Economic Non-state armed group: Subnational Dawlatoun Two INGO staff members were kidnapped by armed group members while travelling in the Sahel region. They were released on December 19, 2021. Yes Focal Point
3471 Nov 21 2021 BF Burkina Faso 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Bodily assault Raid Project site 13.35653040 -1.05861350 Disputed Non-state armed group: Unknown Not applicable One INGO staff member was injured after the organisation supported health centre in Foube, Sanmatenga was burned down by unknown armed perpetrators. Official reports indicate it was likely collateral damage after the initial attack targeted a nearby police station. Yes Official Report
3487 Jan 13 2022 BF Burkina Faso 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Unknown Unknown 14.683333 -0.466667 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) 5 NGO staff members working bear Oursi town, were kidnapped by ISWA militants. 4 were released later that day (not counted here) and 1 continued to be held. Their whereabouts are unknown. Yes ACLED
3490 Jan 25 2022 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 12.083333 -0.5 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One male NGO staff member was reportedly kidnapped by JNIM militia on the road between Fada NGourma and Pama, Gourma. Yes ACLED
3761 Mar 24 2022 BF Burkina Faso 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 13.333333 -1.533333 Unknown Non-state armed group: National Not applicable One UN male driver and his assistant were kidnapped by unknown armed elements when transporting food items along the Kongoussi-Bourzanga axis in Bam. Both workers were released 14 days after, whereas the truck was used by armed men to conduct an attack on a police checkpoint near Kongoussi. Yes Focal Point
3806 May 6 2022 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Project site 14.25 -0.75 Unknown Unknown Unknown Two aid workers were kidnapped by gunmen from a compound. One was freed the following day. Yes Official Report
3847 Jul 11 2022 BF Burkina Faso 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Complex attack Raid Public location 13.4108 -1.0522 Incidental Unknown Unknown One national INGO bodyguard died of a heart attack occasionated by the impact of the attack of an unknown group in Barsalogho. During the attack, five civilians were killed and eight militaries were injured. Military equipment was stolen. Yes Focal Point
3768 Aug 10 2022 BF Burkina Faso 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 13.25 -1.083333 Unknown Unknown Unknown Two national male UN-contracted personnel were ambushed by unknown armed men while transporting food to Dori, in Centre North. The NSAG elements said that the type of food in the truck is unavailable in the market. Both aid workers were released two days after. Yes Focal Point
3798 Sep 9 2022 BF Burkina Faso 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 13.083333 -1.083333 Economic Unknown Unknown Four national male UN-contracted were abducted by armed men when transporting food from Kaya to Dori, Sanmatenga. The two drivers and their assistants were stopped at an illegal checkpoint and taken to an unknown location and the food items were offloaded from the trucks. The personnel were released four days later. Yes Focal Point
3770 Oct 14 2022 BF Burkina Faso 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 13.231559 -0.742572 Unknown Unknown Unknown Two male national UN-contracted drivers were kidnapped by unknown armed men between Kaya and Tougouri, Sanmatenga. Both drivers were released without the food trucks two days later. Yes Focal Point
3677 Nov 3 2022 BF Burkina Faso 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnap-killing Unknown Unknown 14.101111 -1.627160 Unknown Unknown Unknown One UN aid worker was kidnapped and killed by suspected soldiers or volunteer fighters (VDP) in Djibo, Soum province. The body was found on the 4th of November near Bougel Sawa. Yes Official Report
3708 Feb 8 2023 BF Burkina Faso 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Bodily assault Ambush Road 12.418610 -3.363698 Incidental Non-state armed group: Regional Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) Two INGO aid workers were killed when unknown gunmen fired their vehicle between Dedougou and Tougan, Boucle du Mouhoun region. Two other aid workers managed to escape. The INGO suspended activities in the region. Yes Official Report
3916 Aug 7 2023 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Shooting Unknown Unknown 14.03 -0.03 Unknown Unknown Unknown One national aid worker was shot and wounded by unknown armed men in Dori, Sahel region. Yes ACLED
3905 Aug 19 2023 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnap-killing Unknown Unknown 11.2575 -0.303889 Unknown Unknown Unknown One national NGO aid worker was kidnapped and later killed by unknown actors in Bittou, Centre East region. Yes Official Report
4558 Jan 1 2024 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 12.403738 1.316765 Unknown Unknown Unknown One UN implementing partner driver was shot and killed during an attack on a convoy in Sakoani, Tapoa, East region. Yes Focal Point
4121 Feb 1 2024 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 Kidnapping Ambush Road 12.633333 -3.716667 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia Two national NNGO aid workers and one driver were kidnapped by JNIM militants in Bourasso, Kossi. The three personnel were released on February 4th. Pending ACLED
4125 Mar 2024 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Bodily assault Individual attack Office/compound 12.344229 -1.535609 Economic Criminal Criminal One national NGO bodyguard was stabbed to death during a robbery of the NGO office by criminals in Ouagadougou. Pending Media
4254 May 2024 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Roadside IED Unknown Road 12.933741 -3.911625 Incidental Unknown Unknown One NGO aid worker was killed when an IED exploded in Kossi, Boucle du Mouhoun. Five other civilians died in the incident. Pending Official Report
4255 May 2024 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Unknown Raid Project site 13.426002 -2.044889 Incidental Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One NGO aid worker was killed during a JNIM attack on an IDP camp in Goubré, Yatenga. At least 71 other people were killed during the attack. (not counted here). Pending Official Report
4399 Aug 24 2024 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Complex attack Combat/Crossfire Unknown 13.412632 -1.054893 Incidental Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia At least one NGO aid worker was killed in a complex attack from JNIM in which more than 100 civilians were killed in Barsalogho, Sanmatenga, North Kivu. Pending Official Report
4291 Sep 2 2024 BF Burkina Faso 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Unknown Unknown Unknown 14.087702 -1.631223 Disputed Host state Burkina Faso Armed Forces One INGO health driver was killed by allegedly collaborating with JNIM militants in Djibo, Soum. Three other civilians were also killed during the incident (not counted here). Yes Media
4436 Sep 11 2024 BF Burkina Faso 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 14.034468 -0.063315 Economic Criminal EIS affiliated One UN driver was shot and injured when IES members ambushed and shot the marked vehicle, and later stole it in Dori, Sahel region. The vehicle was found a day later. Yes Official Report
4301 Sep 11 2024 BF Burkina Faso 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Shooting Ambush Road 14.021551 -0.022134 Unknown Criminal Not aplicable One UN driver was injured when armed men shot at the vehicle he was driving in Dori, Seno, Sahel. Yes ACLED
4408 Oct 2024 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Kidnapping Ambush Road 12.349420 1.027953 Political Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One NGO aid worker was abducted by JNIM militants at an irregular checkpoint in Matiakoli, Gourma. The aid worker was released two days later. Pending Official Report
4409 Oct 2024 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Kidnapping Unknown Home 12.087557 1.751953 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One NGO aid worker was abducted at a private home by JNIM militants in Tapoa, East region. Pending Official Report
4637 May 7 2025 BF Burkina Faso 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Detention/arrest Individual attack Unknown 12.358480 -1.526548 Political Police or paramilitary Not applicable One INGO aid worker was detained by the Burkinabe security forces in Ouagadougou. Pending ACLED
4934 May 7 2025 BF Burkina Faso 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Detention/arrest Individual attack Unknown 12.362169 -1.530668 Unknown State: unknown Not applicable One INGO aid worker was arrested by governmental actors for unknown reasons in Ouagadougou. Pending ACLED
4630 May 11 2025 BF Burkina Faso 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Unknown Combat/Crossfire Unknown 14.096193 -1.622984 Unknown Non-state armed group: Regional JNIM Militia One NGO aid worker was killed during the attack by JNIM militants on Djibo, Soum. Around 100 people were killed during the attack, mostly soldiers (not counted). Pending Media
Total 13 12 0 5 29 0 15 5 35 2 57 0 0 2 0 2 59 29 2 28