Hostages seized in Mali
Gunmen attacked the Radisson Blu hotel in Mali's capital, Bamako, taking 170 hostages, including many foreigners, Nov. 20, 2015. Officials said 20 people were killed, including one American and a Malian soldier.
In this photo, Mali troopers assist a hostage, center, leave the hotel to safety. UN "quick-reaction forces" have been deployed to the siege area at the Radisson Blu hotel and are supporting Malian and other security forces.
Malian officials carry a body outside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Nov. 20, 2015.
Bullet holes are seen at a staircase of the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Nov.20, 2015.
Hostages at Mali hotel
Malian security forces prepare to transport hostages freed from the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako on Nov. 20, 2015.
Men shouting "God is great" and armed with guns and throwing grenades stormed into the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mali's capital Friday morning, according to reports.
An African Jihadist group affiliated with al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attack and ongoing hostage-taking, but the claim has not been verified.
Hostages at Mali hotel
Malian security forces evacuate hostages freed from the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako on Nov. 20, 2015.
There were six Americans rescued, according to US Africom spokesman COL Mark Cheadle. "We are aware there are more (Americans) and we're going to keep at this until the mission is complete," said Cheadle, who confirmed there were U.S. security personnel assisting in the crisis.
Hostages at Mali hotel
In this TV image taken from Mali TV ORTM, a security officer gives instructions to other security forces inside the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako, Nov. 20, 2015.
Gunmen went on a shooting rampage at the luxury hotel in Mali's capital, seizing 170 guests and staff in an hostage-taking that has left at least three people dead.
France said it dispatched elite troops trained in hostage rescue and counterterrorism operations.
Hostages at Mali hotel
In this TV image taken from Mali TV ORTM, security forces help hostages to safety, inside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Nov. 20, 2015.
Hostages at Mali hotel
Security forces, right, run from the Radisson Blu hotel where gunmen attacked in Bamako, Nov. 20, 2015.
Hostages taken in Mali
In this TV image taken from Mali TV ORTM, security forces crouch down outside the Radisson Blu Hotel hotel in Bamako, Nov. 20, 2015.
According to reports, men shouting "God is great" and armed with guns and throwing grenades stormed into the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mali's capital.
Hostages taken in Mali
Security forces, center left, escort a man, center right, from the Radisson Blu hotel entrance area, Nov. 20, 2015.
Hostages at Mali hotel
Malian troops take position near the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako on Nov. 20, 2015.
Hostages at Mali hotel
Malian troops take position outside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Nov. 20, 2015.
Hostages at Mali hotel
Malian security forces evacuate two women from an area surrounding the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako on Nov. 20, 2015.
Hostages at Mali hotel
Malian troops take position outside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Nov. 20, 2015.
Hostages at Mali hotel
Malian troops take position outside the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako on Nov. 20, 2015.