An American woman was among four hostages rescued in Burkina Faso overnight, according to a statement released by the French presidential palace.
Two French soldiers were killed in the operation to rescue two French citizens who were kidnapped last week in neighboring Benin.U.S. officials were not immediately available for comment.Saphora Smith is a London-based reporter for NBC News Digital.
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