February 2016 Mogadishu attack

February 2016 Mogadishu attack
	Part of War in Somalia (2009–present)
Location	Mogadishu, Somalia
Date	26 February 2016 (UTC+03:00)
Attack type	Shooting, suicide bombing
Weapons	an explosive device
Deaths	14
Non-fatal injuries	Unknown
Perpetrators	Al-Shabaab

A suicide bomber blew the entrance of the SYL hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia allowing gunmen to storm the hotel and clash with the hotel guards.^[1] Government forces arrived and ended the attack. Five militants, including the suicide bomber and at least nine civilians were killed. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility.^[2]

References

↑ "At Least 14 Dead as Shabab Gunmen Attack Hotel in Somalia". New York Times. 26 February 2016.
↑ "At Least 14 Dead as Shabab Gunmen Attack Hotel in Somalia". New York Times. 26 February 2016.

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[1] "At Least 14 Dead as Shabab Gunmen Attack Hotel in Somalia". New York Times. 26 February 2016.

[2] "At Least 14 Dead as Shabab Gunmen Attack Hotel in Somalia". New York Times. 26 February 2016.

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