BURKINA FASO - TRAVEL ADVICE

22 January 2016

AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE

An attack was launched on Hotel Splendid in central Ouagadougou on 15 January. Armed attackers reportedly entered the hotel and an exchange of gunfire took place. We advise travellers to limit movements in the central Ouagadougou area, stay informed of any new developments, and follow the advice of local authorities. We advise travellers to reconsider the need to travel to Burkina Faso.