Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has said it carried out the attack, which began

on Friday night.
Those killed come from at least 18 different countries, and include two French nationals.
Burkina Faso is to observe 72 hours of national mourning for the victims.
The siege at the Splendid Hotel was declared over after a joint operation by local and
French security forces.
At least four attackers died in the assaults. There were claims that some of those
involved were women.
As well as the luxury hotel, a cafe and another hotel nearby were targeted. The
operation to take back the hotel lasted through the night and into the morning.