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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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Islamist group claim responsibility for Burkina Faso attack

A women is led to safety after being evacuated from the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou. Credit: APTN

The Al-Qaeda linked Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) militant group has claimed responsibility for an attack at a hotel in Burkina Faso in which at least 23 people died.

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

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