IED

IED event in Mogadishu, Mogadishu area, Somalia on Sat 11th February 2023

11th February 2023

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A police officer said an explosion rocked Mogadishu on Saturday evening as government beefs up security. The official who didnÕt want to be published said the blast happened in the vicinity of Hodon District, mainly in the busy Haji Basto after the Isha prayers. ÊÒAs we speak now, I can confirm an explosion happened in Hodon District. Initial information indicates it was caused by an IED,Ó he added.

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Mogadishu ( Mogadishu area )

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