IED

IED event in Banaadir, Hamar Weyne area, Somalia on Fri 24th March 2017

24th March 2017

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A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) exploded near Mogadishu's Nasa Hablood hotel, located near the National Theatre. At least one death reported. The type of VBIED (remote-controlled or suicide) is unconfirmed. It is currently assessed the VBIED was used on its own, and that no complex attack is ongoing. An attack in the same general area occurred three days prior. Al Shabaab suspected. (SVBIED)

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Somalia (SOM)

Banaadir ( Hamar Weyne area )

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