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U.N. special envoy Jolie praises Burkina Faso

U.N. special envoy Jolie praises Burkina Faso

HOLLYWOOD actress Angelina Jolie has visited a refugee camp in Burkina Faso housing refugees fleeing jihadist violence in Mali and praised the country for welcoming the displaced despite its limited resources and battling its own insurgency. Burkina Faso, like its neighbours Niger and Mali, is reeling from violent attacks by militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State that have killed thousands and displaced millions in the three countries. "I'm here to show my solidarity to the Burkinabe people who continue to welcome the displaced brothers and sisters despite terrible attacks and challenges, sharing what little they have at a…
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