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EU Expresses Condolences to Burkina Faso Attack Victims

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The European Union supports Burkina Faso in its fight against terrorism and extends its condolences to families of the victims of a terrorist attack in the... 16.01.2016, Sputnik International

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EU Expresses Condolences to Burkina Faso Attack Victims

13:43 GMT 16.01.2016

French soldiers arrive at the site of the attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, January 16, 2016. - Sputnik International

The European Union supports Burkina Faso in its fight against terrorism and extends its condolences to families of the victims of a terrorist attack in the capital of the West African country, Ougadougou, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Saturday.

French and U.S. soldiers gather before launching a counter-assault on Islamist gunmen at the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, January 16, 2016 - Sputnik International

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Burkina Faso: 126 Hostages Freed, 3 Militants Killed as Hotel Siege Ends

16 January 2016, 08:43 GMT

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — At least 27 people were killed when some 15 al-Qaeda extremists took over 120 hostages in a hotel and a cafe frequented by westerners.

"The European Union offers its sincere condolences to the victims, their families and the people of Burkina Faso. This terrorist act comes as the people of Burkina Faso clearly expressed their determination to live in peace and stability by their peaceful vote last November," Mogherini said in a statement.

The EU foreign policy chief added that Brussels was united with Burkina Faso and other Sahel countries in the fight against terrorism, as well as in defending the values of peace, freedom and diversity.