Forces take control of Splendid Hotel in Burkina Faso, 126 hostages freed
371 views · Published 16 January 2016 · 5:51 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: CGTN Africa · 2016 · News & Politics
Burkinabe and French troops have gained control of the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and rescued 126 hostages. Miltants attacked the hotel, leaving 20 people dead and scores injured.
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