IED

IED event in Mogadishu, Banaadir area, Somalia on Mon 28th November 2022

28th November 2022

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Somalia attackers are still firing from Villa Rose hotel near the presidential palace where they holed up since last night when the attack began at around 8:10 P.M. local time.The attack began with a suicide blast that struck at the gate of the hotel then heavily armed gunmen entered the building, and began shooting at the guests, including government officials.Somali security minister Doodishe is among several people who sustained wounds and escaped from the attack with the police reporting that they rescued dozens of officials and civilians.Somali #Police bomb squad today safely detonated the remaining of explosives found in Villa Rays hotel in #Mogadishu where terrorists attacked on Sunday, police spokesperson @sadik_ali1 told State Media.#Somalia pic.twitter.com/UlKHhXdcA2— SNTV News (@sntvnews1) November 29, 2022

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Mogadishu ( Banaadir area )

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