28 killed in Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel

Twenty ­eight people were killed when Al­ Shabaab terror/fighters attacked a popular Mogadishu hotel, setting off two car bombs and opening fire on security guards, according to the city's main ambulance service.


The attack, claimed by the Al­-Qaeda ­aligned Shabaab insurgents, began when a car loaded with explosives rammed the gate of the Dayah Hotel near the Somali parliament and state house.

Security sources said at least four gunmen then entered the compound and exchanged fire with security guards, but they were shot dead before reaching the main building where guests were staying.

They were not counted among the 28 dead.
  [rte.ie]
25/1/17
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