Djibo, Burkina Faso

The ongoing war has displaced over 2 million people and claimed at least 20,000 lives in Burkina Faso, with the city of Djibo at the epicenter of the conflict. Its population of 61,462 faces a daily struggle to survive as jihadist attacks, military crackdowns, and ethnic violence tear the region apart. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with government forces accused of summary executions against the Fulani minority. Schools have shuttered, leaving 300,000 children without access to education. For all but the most battle-hardened, Djibo is a perilous place to call home.