Gunmen on motorcycles attacked a police escort accompanying polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing an officer and a polio worker. The attack, which occurred during a door-to-door vaccination campaign, comes amidst a recent spike in militant attacks targeting polio eradication efforts in the region.
A suspected militant attack in Manipur’s Imphal West district resulted in the death of a 31-year-old woman and injuries to four others. The attack, involving gunfire and explosions, occurred in residential areas, leading to panic and displacement of residents. Security forces have been deployed to stabilize the situation.
A deadly attack by militants in the village of Barsalogho in Burkina Faso has left dozens of civilians and security personnel dead. The attack, carried out by armed men on Saturday, targeted women, children, elderly, and men indiscriminately. The incident highlights the ongoing insurgency in the country, which has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions since 2015.
