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Burkina Faso has seen a sharp rise in Islamist activity since 2016. Militants linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) and al-Qaida have crossed porous borders in the north to broaden their influence in the Sahel region. Christians have been a primary target of the Islamists’ campaign since April 2019, when approximately 70 Christians were killed and five churches were attacked. More than 200 churches have reportedly closed in northern and eastern Burkina Faso because of security issues and threat of attack. Islamist activity also has increased in the southwestern part of the country, with more attacks on churches and the murder of several pastors. As many as 10,000 Christians have fled their homes as a result of violence and threats against Christians throughout the country. More than 2 million people in total have been displaced by the conflict, adding to an already strained economy amid political uncertainty.
Major Religion:
Persecutor:
The main persecutors are Islamists linked to al-Qaida and ISIS terrorist groups.
What It Means To Follow Christ In Burkina Faso:
Large churches operate openly in the capital, and until recently even Christians living among Muslims in some villages had freedom to practice their faith. However, attacks against Christians have increased dramatically in recent years, and today, few Christians remain in the northern and southwestern parts of the country.
Access To Bibles:
Voice Of the Martyrs Work:
Prayer Requests:
- Pray that God will provide every need of Christian widows, who have few ways of supporting themselves.
- Pastor Hamadou was shot to death by Islamists opposed to his bold witness. Pray that God will comfort his family.
- Islamists burned Pastor Laurent’s church and later abducted him. Pray for his protection and release.
- Pray for increased access to print and audio Bibles in local languages.
- Pray that Christians forced to flee their homes will find fellowship with other believers while they are displaced.