The capital of Burkina Faso came under attack on Friday, with terrorist attacks unfolding at the French embassy, the French cultural center and the country’s military headquarters.
The French embassy in Ouagadougou published a message on Facebook that read: “Attack is ongoing at the French embassy and French Institute.”
The message also urged anyone caught up in the attack to stay “confined” where they were.
Witnesses said five armed terrorists got out of a car and opened fire on passersby before heading towards the embassy, in the center of the city.
An AFP reporter heard heavy exchanges of gunfire and saw a blazing vehicle, which witnesses said was the car used by the terrorists. Police and army units were deployed in the area.
Other witnesses said there was an explosion near the headquarters of the Burkinabe armed forces and the French cultural centre, which are located about a kilometer from the site of the first attack.
The US embassy in the city has advised people to seek shelter.
Details to follow.
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