Al-Shabaab Claims Suicide Attacks In Mogadishu
January 03 2017
Suicide car bombers killed at least five people and injured 17 others in Somalia's capital, reports the Voice of America News.
Monday's attack took place near Mogadishu's international airport.
One vehicle targeted a checkpoint manned by Somali army personnel near Medina Gate, one of the main entrances to the airport, said authorities.
A second car then went through the checkpoint and blew up outside the Peace Hotel opposite the airport, said residents. According to one...
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