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At least 18 dead as Mali security forces end hostage situation

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IANS Bamako (Mali)

At least 18 people were killed on Friday after Malian special forces put an end to a hostage situation in a luxury hotel in capital Bamako.

There were no more hostages held at Radisson Blu hotel, said security minister Salif Traore, hours after gunmen stormed the hotel and held 170 people hostage.

Security sources said two attackers had been killed, but it remained unknown if the attackers were among the 18.

 

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First Published: Nov 20 2015 | 10:32 PM IST

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