An eyewitness in Bamako said: "Very early in the morning there was gunfire. Apparently it's an attempt to take hostages"
4 SECS AGO - Gunmen 'freed those who could recite Koran'
Live pictures from the scene
Spanish embassy warn residents to avoid city
Mali attack: Gunmen are reported to have stormed the hotel
At least nine people are thought to have died after armed jihadists stormed the Radisson Blu hotel in the Mali capital Bamako.
The gunmen were reported to have taken 170 hostages, 140 guests and 30 staff members.
The hotel is popular with visiting Western officials and is reported to be a frequent base for Air France staff.
10:14 : Gunmen 'freed those who could recite Koran'
Security sources are claiming that some hostages were allowed to leave if they could recite verses of the Koran.
170 hostages are said to be in the building. Among them are 30 employees.
It is also claimed that Air France staff may be in the hotel.
4 SECS AGO - Gunmen 'freed those who could recite Koran'
Live pictures from the scene
Spanish embassy warn residents to avoid city
Mali attack: Gunmen are reported to have stormed the hotel
At least nine people are thought to have died after armed jihadists stormed the Radisson Blu hotel in the Mali capital Bamako.
The gunmen were reported to have taken 170 hostages, 140 guests and 30 staff members.
The hotel is popular with visiting Western officials and is reported to be a frequent base for Air France staff.
10:14 : Gunmen 'freed those who could recite Koran'
Security sources are claiming that some hostages were allowed to leave if they could recite verses of the Koran.
170 hostages are said to be in the building. Among them are 30 employees.
It is also claimed that Air France staff may be in the hotel.
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