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Crisis/Conflict/Terrorism Somalia:8 die as terrorists storm hotel in Mogadishu
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 19 Aug 2022, 10:22 pm Print
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Mogadishu: At least eight people died as suspected terrorists attacked a hotel in Somali capital Mogadishu.
The terrorists reportedly belonged to Al-Shabab.
Police said attackers detonated two explosives outside the hotel before entering the building and opening fire, reports BBC.
A special police unit reportedly rescued dozens of guests and staff from the hotel.
"The security forces continued to neutralise terrorists who have been cordoned inside a room in the hotel building. Most of the people were rescued, but at least eight civilians were confirmed dead so far," an official, Mohamed Abdikadir, told BBC.
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