Sunday, March 13, 2016

Gunmen storm Ivory Coast beach resort, 12 reported dead, including 4 Europeans


Gunmen have reportedly attacked the Ivory Coast beach resort of Grand-Bassam, which is popular with Westerners. Reports say there are casualties.

Two gunmen opened fire on a beach, injuring several people, a local tourist guide told France24. According to Reuters, there were four gunmen involved in the attack.

Six assailants have been neutralized in the police operation so far, Ivory Coast’s Interior Ministry said.

The assailants, who were "heavily armed and wearing balaclavas, fired at guests at the L'Etoile du Sud (Southern Star), a large hotel which was full of expats in the current heatwave," a witness told AFP.

A combined total of sixteen people, including fourteen civilians and two soldiers, were killed in the attack, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said .... https://www.rt.com