UN Secretary General Guterres issued a statement through a spokesman on the 15th, strongly condemning the recent attacks in Burkina Faso. The spokesman of the United Nations Secretary General diyariq said in a statement that an attack occurred in setenga town in the Sahel region in northern Burkina Faso on the evening of the 11th, killing dozens of civilians and causing a large number of civilians to flee their homes. The statement said that Guterres extended sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Burkina Faso, and called on the authorities of Burkina Faso to fully investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice. Guterres reiterated that the United Nations will continue to support Burkina Faso in its efforts to eliminate insecurity and promote social cohesion. Since 2015, Burkina Faso has experienced frequent armed attacks, and the security situation is grim. (Xinhua News Agency)