source: AFP
actor1: Military Forces of Burkina Faso (2015-)
actor2: Ansaroul Islam
location: Djibo
notes: On July 18, the Burkinabe army chief of staff announced that GFAT units since July 8 had conducted operations in the northern border areas in the Soum Province, 60 individuals suspected of being linked to Ansaroul Islam were kept in detention of those arrested, three soldiers were wounded amidst the operations, and contraband and IED-making materials were alsos seized including explosives, batteries and wires.