Status: 30.10.2022 07:11 a.m
At least 100 people were killed and 300 others injured in explosions in the Somali capital Mogadishu, according to the President. The Islamic terrorist militia Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.
At least 100 people were killed and 300 injured in two suicide attacks in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, according to the President. This is reported by the Shabelle Media Network radio station, citing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who visited the scene. On Twitter, Mohamud spoke of a “mean and cowardly terrorist attack”.
Most of the victims were probably civilians
A police spokesman said the attacks took place in front of the East African country’s education ministry. A doctor from the Medina hospital reported to the news agency dpa that up to 50 bodies were brought there and numerous injured people were admitted. Other hospitals in the city also admitted victims.
According to Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, the government is trying to get more information about the victims. Most are civilians, said the police spokesman. According to him, there were four attackers who were also killed.
Al-Shabaab terrorist militia claims responsibility for attack
The Islamist terrorist militia Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. The terrorists control large parts of central and southern Somalia. They frequently carry out attacks on civilians, government officials, businessmen and journalists.
The government in Mogadishu has been conducting a military offensive against Al-Shabaab for several months. With the support of armed civilians, among others, the Somali military has recently been able to achieve large territorial gains. Somalia in the Horn of Africa is one of the poorest countries in the world.