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Burkina Faso Forces End Hotel Siege

The siege at the Hotel Splendid in Ouagadougou has ended while another nearby hotel has reportedly been attacked.

Burkina Faso: French Nationals Among Dead in Hotel Attack

DW, 16 January 2016

Two French nationals were among the 23 people from 18 countries who died in the attack on an international hotel in the capital of Burkina Faso. French police are helping with the… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Hotel Siege Ends but Second Hotel, Restaurant Still Under Assault

RFI, 16 January 2016

The siege at the Hotel Splendid in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, ended on Saturday morning, leaving at least 23 people dead, but fighting continued at another hotel and a… Read more »

A scene from an Al Jazeera report on the attack.

Burkina Faso: Security Forces Launch Assault to Retake Hotel From Militants

DW, 16 January 2016

Commandos stormed the Splendid Hotel in Burkina Faso's capital, some five hours after al Qaeda-linked militants started an attack there. At least 20 people have been killed and… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Condemns Deadly Attack At Top Burkina Faso Hotel

News24Wire, 16 January 2016

President Jacob Zuma has condemned the terrorist attacks at a restaurant and a hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the Department of International Relations and Co-operation said… Read more »

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