IED

IED event in Banaadir, Bondhere area, Somalia on Sat 7th July 2018

7th July 2018

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07 July. Suspected al Shabaab attacked interior and security ministries (near Villa Somalia) with two large vehicle borne suicide explosions. Following the initial attack, several fighters attempted to enter the buildings, but were repelled by security forces stationed at the entrances. The ensuing gun battle lasted two hours. 15 dead (at least 5 fatalities were al Shabaab), dozens injured. (SVBIED)

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Banaadir ( Bondhere area )

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