Gunmen have launched coordinated attacks on at least two areas of Burkina Faso's capital.
The militants attacked the French embassy and the military headquarters in Ouagadougou.
At least 7 soldiers and 6 attackers have been killed, but the death is expected to rise.
The United Nations has condemned the incident.
UN Secretary-General spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief had been in touch with the government.
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UN Secretary-General spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief has asked his envoy to travel to the country.
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The militants attacked the French embassy and the military headquarters in Ouagadougou.
At least 7 soldiers and 6 attackers have been killed, but the death is expected to rise.
The United Nations has condemned the incident.
UN Secretary-General spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief had been in touch with the government.
IN: "The Secretary..."
OUT: "....solidarity."
DUR: 16 seconds
CLIP 1: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0302burkino-dujarric1.mp3
UN Secretary-General spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief has asked his envoy to travel to the country.
IN: "The Secretary..."
OUT: "....times."
DUR: 26 seconds
CLIP 2: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0302burkino-dujarric2.mp3