French forces weren't aware of U.S, Korean hostages ahead of Burkina operation Ammar Johmani

French special forces who rescued four people, including two French citizens, being held by militants in Burkina Faso on Friday had not been aware of the presence of the American and South Korean hostages, France's Armed Forces Minister said.

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