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November 20, 2015

Mali: Gunmen Take 170 Hostage, U.S. and Mali Special Ops Forces Respond 
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In Bamako, Mali, special forces have stormed the American-owned Radisson
Blu Hotel, after gunmen seized control of the hotel early this morning.
The hotel has at least 140 guests and 30 staff. At least three people
have been reportedly killed. State television reports that 80 hostages
may have been freed. The U.S. military says U.S. special operations
troops are working with Malian special operations forces.

 

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