Police Free 63 Hostages In Terrorist Attack At Splendid Hotel The city of Ouagadougou has just come under attack by gunmen. It has recently been determined that they are terrorists with links to Al Qaeda. Security forces raided a besieged hotel in Burkina Faso and freed 63 hostages early Saturday hours after terrorists struck under the cover of darkness. Preliminary reports indicate that 20 people were killed, Alpha Barry, the nations foreign minister, told CNN affiliate BFMTV. Of the hostages freed, 33 have been hospitalized, he said. Survivors described horrific scenes as the gunmen paced and fired in the hotel. Everyone was panicked and was laying down on the floor. There was blood everywhere, they were shooting at people at point blank. Sawadogo said he escaped through a broken window, and could barely see because of smoke. (Source: CNN) Although this attack was horrible, we are thankful that the police were able to free 63 hostages. Its sad that we live in a world where people feel the need to kill innocent men, women, and children. Please pray that the wounded civilians will make full recoveries. 