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Somalia: Explosions Erupted After Explosives Truck Crashed, 18 Killed; 40 Injured
An explosives-laden vehicle detonated on Saturday at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia city of Beledweyne, killing at least 18 people and wounding 40 others, authorities said.Abdirahman Dahir Gure, the interior minister of Hirshabelle state confirmed to sources. "Twenty of the wounded have been admitted to Beledweyne hospitals, while another 20 are in critical condition, prompting a request for their airlift to Mogadishu for… read-more
Tags: Explosives, Truck Clash, 18 Killed, 40 Injured, Somalia
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Suicide Bombing Strikes Somalia’s Beledweyne; State Minsiter, Commissioner Among 9 Others Killed
As many as ten persons including state minister and commissioner were killed in a suicide bombing attack in Somalia’s Beledweyne, on October 3, informed officials. Reportedly, the attack was carried out outside The district headquarters. The attack has been claimed by Islamic group Al-Shabaab. The attack occurred as two cars loaded with explosives went off outside the district headquarters. Further details are awaited.
Tags: Somalia, Beledwayne, Suicide Bomb, World news, Al-Shabaab
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Mogadishu Hotel Attack: 8 Civilians Dead, Battle Between Al-Shabab & Security Forces Continue
In Somalia’s capital city of Mogadishu, the battle between terrorist group Al-Shabab and security forces continues to stay grim, and has caused the deaths of at least eight civilians. The battle broke out after the terrorist group stormed a hotel in Mogadishu. Several other persons have been rescued from the hotel. Notably, the terrorists stationed themselves inside the hotel rooms, and continued their terror attacks.
Tags: Somalia, Mogadishu, Al-Shabab, Africa, Terrorism
Courtesy: ANI
