'Betraying Each Other': Burkina Faso Bishop on Terror Attack

What Happened

On Pentecost Sunday, gunmen attacked a Catholic church in northern Burkina Faso, killing at least 19 people and injuring roughly 14.

The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents targeting Christian communities in the country.

Bishop Justin Kientega of Ouahigouya, where the attack occurred, condemned the violence and called for unity.

The motive for the attack is unclear. Some officials believe the attackers were members of a local terrorist group with ties to Al-Qaeda.

Others believe the attack may have been motivated by inter-religious tensions between the Muslim majority and Christian minority in Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso has a complex religious landscape, with Muslims making up around 60% of the population and Christians comprising about 23%.

While inter-religious relations are generally peaceful, there have been occasional tensions between the two communities.

The attack has been condemned by leaders around the world, including Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron.

The United Nations has called for an investigation into the attack and urged all parties to avoid further violence.

The attack has had a devastating impact on the local community and has raised concerns about the safety of Christian minorities in the region.

It has also heightened tensions between the Muslim and Christian communities in Burkina Faso.