The Guardian: Security forces battle suspected jihadis in Burkina Faso capital
Witnesses in Ouagadougou said gunmen stormed a hotel, burned cars and fired shots in the air before an intense exchange of gunfire
Gunfire and explosions have erupted in Burkina Faso’s capital as security forces battled suspected Islamist fighters outside one of Ouagadougou’s main hotels.
Witnesses said the gunmen stormed the the four-storey Splendid hotel, burning cars outside and firing in the air to drive back crowds before security forces arrived, prompting an intense exchange of gunfire.
One witness told Associated Press that he saw four men attack the hotel and neighbouring Cappuccino Cafe at around 7.30 pm local time. Another witness said that when security forces first arrived, they turned around rather than confront the attackers.
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