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'At least 28 killed' in Burkina Faso hotel siege

At least 28 people of 18 different nationalities have been killed in an attack by Islamist militants at a hotel in Burkina Faso's capital.

The Al-Qaeda linked Islamic Maghreb militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack which has been described as "cowardly and vile", by the nation's president.

Four attackers, including two women, are said to have been killed during a security operation which freed 126 hostages.

Meanwhile, two Austrian citizens, a doctor and his wife, have been kidnapped in northern Burkina Faso, the country's security ministry said.

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Burkina Faso attack: '10 bodies' found on restaurant terrace

Security forces stormed the hotel after it was attacked by suspected Islamist militants. Credit: RTV

Members of Burkina Faso's fire brigade found about 10 bodies on the terrace of a restaurant opposite the Splendid Hotel in the capital that was attacked by suspected militants, the Interior Minister Simon Compaore told Reuters news agency.

Security forces are currently working with their French counterparts to retake the hotel.

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