Diapaga
Diapaga is a city in, and the capital of, Tapoa Province, situated in eastern Burkina Faso. The main ethnic group in the city are the Gourmantché. It is a major centre for health services in the region. The W Park militant group of Burkina Faso are reported to have their headquarters in the town.
Diapaga | |
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Diapaga Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa | |
| Coordinates: 12°04′N 1°47′E | |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Population (2019 census) | |
| • Total | 15,515 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
On November 21, 2023, a mass shooting occurred in Diapaga, when coordinated and synchronized attacks that killed at least 15, predominately civilians. The attacks targeted two neighborhoods in Diapaga, inflicting casualties including three Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP, civilian auxiliaries to the army) and twelve civilians.
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