On 23 February 2018, at least 45 people were killed and 36 others injured in two car bombings and a shooting in Mogadishu.[1] Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility.[2]
| February 2018 Mogadishu attacks | |
|---|---|
| Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |
  Mogadishu Mogadishu (Somalia) | |
| Location | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Date | 23 February 2018 |
Attack type | Suicide car bombings, shooting |
| Deaths | 45 (+7 attackers) |
| Injured | 36 |
| Perpetrators | Al-Shabaab |
Attack
editOn 23 February 2018, two suicide car bombs exploded in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.[3] The first car bomb went off after militants breached a checkpoint near the president's residence by shooting at security personnel. The other detonated in front of a hotel away from the palace.[4] 45 bystanders were killed and 36 others injured.[5] Five attackers were also reported dead.[6]
Responsibility
editThe Somalia-based Islamist group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack via its Andalus radio arm, stating that both its drivers were suicide bombers.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Death toll from Somalia blasts rises to 45: government official". Reuters. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ a b "The Latest: Al-Shabab claims Somalia blasts that kill 18". Washington Post. Associated Press. 2018-02-23. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ Hassan, Mohamed Olad. "Mogadishu Blasts Death Toll Rises to 38". VOA. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "At least 18 dead and 20 injured after twin car bomb attacks in Somalia's capital Mogadishu". euronews. 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "Death toll from Somalia blasts rises to 45: government official". TODAYonline. Archived from the original on 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "Deadly double car bombings rock Somalia's Mogadishu - France 24". France 24. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.