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Death toll from Cote d'Ivoire resort attack hits 18

Xinhua, March 14, 2016 Adjust font size:

The death toll from Sunday's attack on a beach resort in Cote d'Ivoire has risen to 18 from 16, authorities said on Monday.

Interior Minister Hamed Bakayoko said 15 civilians and three government soldiers were killed while over 30 others injured.

Gunmen raided three hotels in the country's southern seaside resort town of Grand-Bassam Sunday, killing at least 14 civilians and two government soldiers.

Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has claimed responsibility. Endite