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At least 32 people were killed in a suicide attack carried out by al-Shabab militants at a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital, a police spokesman said on Saturday. Abdifatah Adan Hassan said around 63 people were also wounded, some of them critically. Video footage showed a number of...

Beach attack in Somali capital kills dozens

Business Times

A devastating suicide bombing at a beach restaurant in the Somali capital of Mogadishu has left at least 32 people dead and dozens more injured, state media reported on Saturday. The attack, which occurred on Friday evening, has been claimed by the militant group al-Shabaab.

Suicide Bombers Kill 32 in Attack on Mogadishu Beach Restaurant

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Police in Somalia said Saturday that 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, the previous evening.Al Qaeda's East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack.Police spokesperson Maj. Abdifatah Adan Hassan told journalists that one soldier was killed in the attack and that the rest were civilians. Another soldier was also wounded in the attack, Hassan said. Witnesses reported an explosion followed by gunfire.Lido Beach, a popular area in Mogadishu, is bustling on Friday nights as Somalis enjoy their weekend.A witness, Mohamud Moalim,...

Attack at Somalia beach hotel by al-Qaeda-linked group kills at least 32

The Independent

 Police in Somalia said Saturday that 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, the previous evening. Al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, said through its radio station that its fighters carried out the attack.Police spokesperson Maj. Abdifatah Adan Hassan told journalists that one soldier was killed in the attack and that the rest were civilians. Another soldier was also wounded in the attack, Hassan said. Witnesses reported an explosion followed by gunfire.Lido Beach, a popular area in Mogadishu, is bustling on Friday nights as Somalis enjoy their weekend.A...

Somali police say 32 people died in an attack on a beach hotel. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility.

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At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital

At least 32 people have been killed and 63 injured in an attack at a popular beach restaurant in the Somalian capital of Mogadishu, state media...

At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital

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