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Security forces battle gunmen at hotel in Burkina capital

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Security forces in Burkina Faso battled suspected Islamist fighters outside the Splendid Hotel in the capital's business district on Friday, gendarmes and witnesses sources.

 

Witnesses said the gunmen stormed the hotel, burning cars outside and firing in the air to drive back crowds before security forces arrived, prompting an intense exchange of gunfire.

 

 

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