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Extremists kill 14 civilians, 2 special forces in Ivory Coast

GRAND-BASSAM, Ivory Coast — At least six armed men attacked beachgoers outside three hotels Sunday in Grand-Bassam, killing at least 14 civilians and two special forces, sending tourists fleeing through the historic Ivory Coast resort town. Bloody bodies were sprawled on the beach before being taken away by security forces and Ivorian Red Cross workers. Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara said that 14 civilians, two special forces and the six assailants were killed after the armed men attacked beachgoers and three hotels in Grand-Bassam. Ouattara traveled to the town later Sunday and said he will visit the different hotels to express condolences and salute security forces for their quick responses. Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for the attack, according to SITE Intelligence Group which monitors jihadist websites.

 

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