February 2018 Mogadishu attacks
On 23 February 2018, at least 45 people were killed and 36 others injured in two car bombings and a shooting in Mogadishu.[1][2] Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility.[3]
| 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
On 23 February 2018, two suicide car bombs exploded in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.[4] 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.[5] 45 bystanders were killed and 36 others injured.[6] Five attackers were also reported dead.[7]
Responsibility
The Somalia-based Islamist group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack via its Andalus radio arm, stating that both its drivers were suicide bombers.[3]
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References
- "Somalia: Up to 38 killed in car bomb attacks in Mogadishu". RT International. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- "Death toll from Somalia blasts rises to 45: government official". Reuters. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- Press, Associated (2018-02-23). "The Latest: Al-Shabab claims Somalia blasts that kill 18". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. 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. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- "Deadly double car bombings rock Somalia's Mogadishu - France 24". France 24. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
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