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Somalia:8 die as terrorists storm hotel in Mogadishu

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 19 Aug 2022

Somalia:8 die as terrorists storm hotel in Mogadishu

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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.