2 French nationals among 29 killed in Burkina Faso hotel attack

230 views · Published 18 January 2016 · 1:12 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: CGTN Africa · 2016 · News & Politics

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Two French nationals are among those who were killed in the Ouagadougou attack- and they've been identified. Arnaud Cassier and Eddie Touati were shot and killed as they dined at the Cappuccino cafe. It's just opposite the Splendid Hotel, where most of the killings took place. The two French nationals were with Portuguese colleague Antonio De Oliveria Basto, who was also killed.

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