BAMAKO, Mali — Suspected jihadists launched an attack Sunday on a hotel resort in Mali’s capital, taking hostages at a spot popular with foreigners on the weekends. The number of casualties was unclear in the assault, which continued through the afternoon, authorities said.

Gunfire rang out at the Campement Kangaba on the outskirts of Bamako, according to a security official with the United Nations mission known as MINUSMA. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to journalists.