Alarming hostage situation is unfolding just now as shootout with Islamist militants at hotel in Burkina Faso’s capital.
Reports that an ongoing hostage situation is happening at a hotel in the city center of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, after at least three armed turbaned men began shooting at a hotel frequently used by Westerners and UN staff.
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The report said that least 6 people have been confirmed dead in the ongoing attack, Russia’s Honorary Council in Burkina Faso, Anna Rachina-Kulibali, told TASS.
One of the hostages could be a Burkina Faso government minister, France 24 reported on air. Burkina Faso’s law enforcement is planning a counter-assault, which may involve the help of foreign forces, according to the channel.
Rescued people from #Burkinafaso's hotel attack. pic.twitter.com/yC7hKzI0BW
— Barzan Sadiq (@BarzanSadiq) January 15, 2016
UPD: #BurkinaFaso minister, foreigners held hostage; US & French soldiers 'arrive at hotel' https://t.co/MdBHHJU4FS https://t.co/RreMkPC6yX
— RT (@RT_com) January 16, 2016
Reuters: Burkina forces have secured hotel perimeter and await order to start assault: foreign minister #BurkinaFaso
— Andrea de Georgio (@AndreadeGeorgio) January 16, 2016
Security forces in #BurkinaFaso are battling suspected Islamist fighters holding hostages in a hotel in the capital: https://t.co/vuN0vyfmJp
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 16, 2016
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