Attacks by jihadists linked to al Qaeda and the Islamic State in West Africa's Sahel region have risen sharply since the start of the year, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, with civilians bearing the brunt.
Weerarada kooxaha jihaadiyiinta ah ee lala xariirinayo al-Qaida iyo kuwa Galbeedka Africa ee gobolka Saaxil ayaa si aad ah kor ugu kacay tan iyo bilowgii sanadkan, gaar ahaan dalalka Burkina Faso, Mali iyo Niger, iyadoo dadka ugu badan ee dhibaatadu ka soo gartay weeraradan ay yihiin kuwa rayidka ah.