Islamic Extremists Attack UN Hotel In Central Mali

Malian troops are surrounding the hotel in the desert town of Sevare in the Mopti region of the country

Daily Mail: At least one person dead as gunmen 'try to kidnap' Western hotel guests in Mali

* Gunmen stormed a hotel in an apparent attempt to kidnap hotel guests
* Army has surrounded Byblos hotel in Sevare, in the Mopti region of Mali
* Three South Africans, a French national and a Ukrainian booked into hotel

At least one person has died after gunmen stormed a hotel in an apparent attempt to kidnap Western hotel guests.

Malian troops are surrounding the Byblos hotel in the desert town of Sevare in the Mopti region of the country, about 370 miles north of the capital Bamako, military sources said.

At least five foreigners - three South Africans, a French national and a Ukrainian - were booked into the hotel, sources claim.

More News On Islamic Extremists Attacking UN Hotel In Central Mali

Mali hotels 'come under attack' in Sevare -- BBC
Terrorists attack UN hotel in central Mali -- Euronews
Islamic extremists attack hotel near army base in central Mali, says army -- FOX News/AP
Smoke, gunfire at Mali hotel as troops move in: resident -- Reuters
Troops in Mali surround hotel after gunmen storm compound -- Washington Post