Facts and figures NRC Burkina Faso | Fact sheet Published 21. Feb 2024 l Burkina Faso Country fact sheet Burkina Faso has experienced an unprecedented rise in violence and skyrocketing humanitarian needs since 2019 due to attacks by non-state armed groups. Around 40 towns and villages were under blockade in 2024, trapping roughly a million civilians. Download factsheet (February 2025)