 1000s took to the streets of Bukhnafaso's capital on Saturday to call for a tougher government response to a wave of jihadist attacks that has destabilized the West African country in recent years. Some had travelled hundreds of kilometers to attend the opposition-led demonstration in Wagadubu, where protesters waved the red and green Bukhnave flag and blue whistles. Groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State originally based in neighboring Mali have embedded themselves across the north and east of the country, launching regular attacks on civilians, including one in June that killed more than 130 people, the worst in years. Despite the presence of thousands of UN peacekeepers attacks by jihadists in West Africa's Sahel region have risen sharply since the start of the year, particularly in Bukhnafaso, Mali and Niger, with civilians bearing the brunt. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.