Around 10 jihadists attacked a Radisson Blu hotel in the
country’s capital, Bamako and took 170 people hostage.
Supporters of al Qaeda-affliated group, Al-Mourabittoun have
now claimed responsibility for the attack.
The African jihadist group made up mostly of Arabs and Tuaregs, posted a message on Twitter saying they were behind the siege. Meanwhile, 18 bodies were recovered from the hotel, a foreign security source told AFP. A Belgian died during attempts to free hostages.
The African jihadist group made up mostly of Arabs and Tuaregs, posted a message on Twitter saying they were behind the siege. Meanwhile, 18 bodies were recovered from the hotel, a foreign security source told AFP. A Belgian died during attempts to free hostages.
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