170 People Held Hostage at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bamako in Mali
Nov 20, 2015, 3:41 am
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170 People Held Hostage at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bamako in Mali
This message appears on the official Internet web site of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bamako in Mali:
THE REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP, OPERATOR OF THE RADISSON BLU HOTEL BAMAKO / MALI, IS AWARE OF THE HOSTAGE-TAKING THAT IS ONGOING AT THE PROPERTY TODAY, 20TH NOVEMBER 2015. AS PER OUR INFORMATION, TWO PERSONS HAVE LOCKED IN 140 GUESTS AND 30 EMPLOYEES. OUR SAFETY & SECURITY TEAMS AND OUR CORPORATE TEAM ARE IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ORDER TO OFFER ANY SUPPORT POSSIBLE TO RE-INSTATE SAFETY AND SECURITY AT THE HOTEL. AT THIS POINT, WE DO NOT HAVE FURTHER INFORMATION AND CONTINUE TO CLOSELY MONITOR THE SITUATION.
Nov 20, 2015, 6:01 am
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That can't be serious. Usually people are thankful to just survive and escape without a serious physical injury.
Sadly, Mali has been unstable for quite some time with the extremist MLF and other hybrid gang-tribal groups messing up the place and being used for extortion and even destroying competitor's businesses.. This was probably not even the first hotel attack in the country this year, but this is certainly the most high profile one.
Often there are French and American military asset on the ground in the country, so maybe the Mali government will be asking for assistance yet again so that this ends as best it can.
Sadly, Mali has been unstable for quite some time with the extremist MLF and other hybrid gang-tribal groups messing up the place and being used for extortion and even destroying competitor's businesses.. This was probably not even the first hotel attack in the country this year, but this is certainly the most high profile one.
Often there are French and American military asset on the ground in the country, so maybe the Mali government will be asking for assistance yet again so that this ends as best it can.
Nov 20, 2015, 7:19 am
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I'm shocked and saddened by this attack, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families.
I have deleted an inappropriate post (as well as several more commenting on that post), and I'm asking our members to use a modicum of restraint in reacting to this tragedy.
I have deleted an inappropriate post (as well as several more commenting on that post), and I'm asking our members to use a modicum of restraint in reacting to this tragedy.
Nov 20, 2015, 9:40 am
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Copied from an Omni/PR post by Sjoerd:
Eighteen bodies have been recovered from the hotel attack in Bamako, Mali, a foreign security source told AFP news agency.
It also reports that Mali's security minister has said the gunmen are "no longer holding any hostages".
Here are the details on people who have been reported to have escaped the hotel attack so far:
Seven Algerians, reports AFP news agency
Six Americans, according to AP news agency
Five Turkish Airlines personnel, according to AP
12 Air France crew members
Two Russians, reports Russian news site Life
One Ivorian according to AP
Four Chinese, reports China state TV
There were also 20 Indians who were staying at a complex slightly separate from the main building who have all been reported as safe.
The situation is changing very quickly so these figures may be updated very soon.
Eighteen bodies have been recovered from the hotel attack in Bamako, Mali, a foreign security source told AFP news agency.
It also reports that Mali's security minister has said the gunmen are "no longer holding any hostages".
Here are the details on people who have been reported to have escaped the hotel attack so far:
Seven Algerians, reports AFP news agency
Six Americans, according to AP news agency
Five Turkish Airlines personnel, according to AP
12 Air France crew members
Two Russians, reports Russian news site Life
One Ivorian according to AP
Four Chinese, reports China state TV
There were also 20 Indians who were staying at a complex slightly separate from the main building who have all been reported as safe.
The situation is changing very quickly so these figures may be updated very soon.
Nov 20, 2015, 10:54 am
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This hotel is the only major international brand hotel, one where I've had people stay, in this city.
Originally Posted by Rezidor
I want to express my deep personal concern for all of the guests and employees affected by the terrible events which are happening today at the Radisson Blu Bamako Hotel in Mali.
I speak on behalf of the entire Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in extending our deep sympathy to the families, colleagues and friends of all those touched by today’s events.
At this point, we are monitoring developments locally and are in close contact with the authorities, as well as offering them all possible support.
The safety and security of our guests and employees is our top priority.
We have set up a direct telephone support line for families of guests and employees to give them maximum support.
We will continue to share updates on any new developments as soon as we have official confirmation.
Wolfgang M. Neumann
President & CEO
The Rezidor Hotel Group
Important Telephone Numbers:
Family information line: 0 800 940 164 (toll free in France) + 33170837437 (international)
Media information: +33 1 56 03 12 74
I speak on behalf of the entire Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in extending our deep sympathy to the families, colleagues and friends of all those touched by today’s events.
At this point, we are monitoring developments locally and are in close contact with the authorities, as well as offering them all possible support.
The safety and security of our guests and employees is our top priority.
We have set up a direct telephone support line for families of guests and employees to give them maximum support.
We will continue to share updates on any new developments as soon as we have official confirmation.
Wolfgang M. Neumann
President & CEO
The Rezidor Hotel Group
Important Telephone Numbers:
Family information line: 0 800 940 164 (toll free in France) + 33170837437 (international)
Media information: +33 1 56 03 12 74
Last edited by GUWonder; Nov 20, 2015 at 11:06 am
Nov 20, 2015, 11:57 am
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I've stayed at the Kempinski. I don't think the Radisson existed when I was in Bamako.
Nov 20, 2015, 11:58 am
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Nov 20, 2015, 9:31 pm
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It showed up on Their website. I had wondered whether it was a dropped flag (in fact, I thought I had checked a couple of years ago and didn't find it). Maybe it was dropped and picked back up. The current one is the same one that I stayed in 7 or 8 years ago.
Nov 23, 2015, 1:24 am
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It showed up on Their website. I had wondered whether it was a dropped flag (in fact, I thought I had checked a couple of years ago and didn't find it). Maybe it was dropped and picked back up. The current one is the same one that I stayed in 7 or 8 years ago.
Nov 23, 2015, 10:35 am
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Thanks. I don't know what site I ended up at which showed it as an existing Kempinski hotel. I checked again and don't see it there now.
Nov 23, 2015, 10:12 pm
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Sofitel property here was another dropped flag, right?