Burkina: in the war, Guira Issaka loses two limbs but not his commitment
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Burkina Faso: With one arm and one leg missing, VDP Guira Issaka remains standing with honour (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Guira Issaka, a volunteer for the defence of the Homeland (VDP) from Boussou, lost an arm and a leg when his motorbike hit an improvised explosive device during a search mission in Youba village, in the Yaadga region. He is hailed for his courage and sacrifice.
Burkina: in the war, Guira Issaka loses two limbs but not his commitment (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Volunteer for the Defence of the Homeland (VDP) Guira Issaka, who joined in 2023, lost an arm and a leg after an improvised explosive device exploded during a mission in Youba, in the Yaadga region. His account was published by the General Staff of the Armed Forces for the 66th anniversary of the…
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