REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, OUAGADOUGOU -- At least 23 people from 18 countries were killed in a jihadist attack that struck the heart of the capital of Burkina Faso, a security source told AFP Saturday, adding that the toll could yet rise.

In addition, four jihadists including two women were killed in the counter-assault on the top hotel and nearby restaurant, the source said. A fifth attacker could be seen rushing into a nearby bar, according to witnesses who managed to escape.

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