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Massive manhunt for Mali hotel attackers
A massive manhunt is currently underway by Mali security forces for three suspects connected to the siege on Radisson Blu Hotel in the capital, Bamako which left 19 people dead on Friday.
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and its affiliate, al-Murabitoun, have claimed responsibility for the attacks which saw the killing two militants, after Special Forces stormed the hotel, freeing dozens of trapped guests.
Though, President Ibrahim Boubacar said that the country remained open for business, he has declared a 10-day state of emergency and three days of national mourning.
Read also: Mali hotel siege: Al-qaeda claims attack
According to one eyewitness, gunmen entered the hotel on Friday morning, shooting and driving their vehicle through a security barrier.
Scores of horrified guests at the hotel were freed hours later when Malian Special Forces, French Special Forces and off-duty US servicemen stormed the hotel to end the siege.
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