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Crisis/Conflict/Terrorism Somalia: Four die in hotel siege
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 28 Nov 2022, 05:52 am Print
Somalia Hotel Attack Image: Pixabay
Mogadishu: Somalia security forces are fighting to take control over a hotel which has been seized by terrorists in Mogadishu city, media reports said on Monday.
So far, four people have died in the incident.
The siege reportedly left several people hurt.
Witnesses have told the BBC of hearing multiple explosions and heavy gunfire coming from the popular Villa Rose hotel near the presidential palace.
The al-Qaeda affiliated group al-Shabab has taken responsibility for the attack.
The Villa Rose Guest hotel is a popular hotel in the city.
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