A policeman stands guard in front of the Splendid hotel, on January 17, 2016 in Ouagadougou, following a jihadist attack by Al-Qaeda linked gunmen late on January 15. (AFP Photo)
Paris:
Three assailants are being sought for their role in the attacks on a hotel and a cafe in Burkina Faso's capital, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Tuesday.
Speaking during a question and answer session in parliament, Valls said six individuals opened fire on unarmed patrons at Le Cappuccino cafe before taking refuge at the nearby Splendid Hotel where they held several hostages.
"Of the six assailants, three were killed and three others were being sought," Valls said adding that the attack was a reminder of a similar attack in Paris in November.
He said the toll is at about 30 death and 30 wounded. Three French nationals were killed.
Speaking during a question and answer session in parliament, Valls said six individuals opened fire on unarmed patrons at Le Cappuccino cafe before taking refuge at the nearby Splendid Hotel where they held several hostages.
"Of the six assailants, three were killed and three others were being sought," Valls said adding that the attack was a reminder of a similar attack in Paris in November.
He said the toll is at about 30 death and 30 wounded. Three French nationals were killed.
© Thomson Reuters 2016
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