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Somalia: At least 18 killed in twin blasts

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 24 Feb 2018

Somalia: At least 18 killed in twin blasts

Mogadishu: Two blasts rocked Somalian capital Mogadishu on Friday, killing at least 18 people, media reports said.

One attack took place at the gates of the presidential palace, while a second hit near offices of the national intelligence agency, BBC reported.

The incident left dozens injured.

According to officials, five attackers have been gunned down.

Islamist militant group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Militants used car bombs to carry out the attack, the group said.

Somalia's Radio Simba reported that the country's security minister had already warned of a possible attack in the national capital.
 

 

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