Security forces with the help of French troops stormed the hotel and quelled the siege.
Al qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for the attack according to a statement released on an encrypted messaging app.
Those killed came from 18 different countries including two French nationals and two Swiss.
The Government of Burkina Faso has declared 72hours of national mourning for the victims.
Four attackers died in the assault and there were claims that women were part of the attacks.
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