Burnt-out cars sit in front of the Splendid Hotel after an overnight attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Saturday, January 16. Attackers raided the luxury hotel late Friday, opening fire and seizing hostages in a siege that lasted several hours and ended with at least 23 people dead.
Burnt-out cars sit in front of the Splendid Hotel after an overnight attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Saturday, January 16. Attackers raided the luxury hotel late Friday, opening fire and seizing hostages in a siege that lasted several hours and ended with at least 23 people dead.
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The outside of the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou is seen after the siege ended. Security forces launched an assault against gunmen, state broadcaster RTB said early Saturday.
The outside of the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou is seen after the siege ended. Security forces launched an assault against gunmen, state broadcaster RTB said early Saturday.
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Freed hostages are escorted to safety by special forces.
Freed hostages are escorted to safety by special forces.
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Armed forces secure the hotel following the siege.
Armed forces secure the hotel following the siege.
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Special police forces conduct operations following the attack.
Special police forces conduct operations following the attack.
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French special forces gather while taking positions near the Splendid Hotel and a restaurant during the siege.
French special forces gather while taking positions near the Splendid Hotel and a restaurant during the siege.
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Burkina Faso soldiers take position outside the hotel.
Burkina Faso soldiers take position outside the hotel.
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A wounded man receives medical care outside the Splendid Hotel late on Friday, January 15.
A wounded man receives medical care outside the Splendid Hotel late on Friday, January 15.
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