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Government of Burkina Faso
Organized-violence events involving Government of Burkina Faso, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
50events, last 30 days
132events, last 90 days▼ -27% vs prior 90 days
593events, last 12 months
2,580est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 2,508–3,983, 62 civilians
Government of Burkina Faso was a party to 593 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 2,580 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Burkina Faso (591), Ghana (1), Mali (1).
In the last 90 days, 132 events involved Government of Burkina Faso, down -27% from the preceding 90 days (181).
Most frequent opposing parties: JNIM (562 events), IS (15 events).
Where Government of Burkina Faso was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 591 | 2,555 |
| Ghana | 1 | 20 |
| Mali | 1 | 5 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Yaadga region Burkina Faso | 106 |
| Kuilsé region Burkina Faso | 88 |
| Goulmou region Burkina Faso | 70 |
| Sourou region Burkina Faso | 65 |
| Sirba region Burkina Faso | 46 |
| Nakambé region Burkina Faso | 45 |
| Bankui region Burkina Faso | 39 |
| Soum region Burkina Faso | 39 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| JNIM | 562 | 2,530 |
| IS | 15 | 31 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 577 | 97% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 16 | 3% |
Deadliest events involving Government of Burkina Faso, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | Burkina Faso | Komandjoari province Sirba region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based, 4 sources | 201 201–401 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Burkina Faso | Sourou province Sourou region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based, 1 civilian, 5 sources | 33 33–44 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Burkina Faso | Yatenga province Yaadga region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based, 4 sources | 28 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Burkina Faso | Kossin province Sourou region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based | 15 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Burkina Faso | Gobnangou province Tapoa region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based, 1 civilian, 5 sources | 13 |
| 22 May 2026 | Burkina Faso | Loroum province Yaadga region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based, 3 sources | 12 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Burkina Faso | Sandbondtenga province Kuilsé region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based, 4 civilian, 4 sources | 10 10–20 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Burkina Faso | Sourou province Sourou region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based, 2 sources | 10 |
| 25 May 2026 | Burkina Faso | Koulpélogo province Nakambé region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based | 9 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Burkina Faso | Namentenga province Kuilsé region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based, 3 sources | 8 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.