February 2018 Mogadishu attack

On 23 February 2018, at least 45 people were killed and 36 others injured in two car bombings and a subsequent shooting in Mogadishu.[1][2] Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility.[3]

February 2018 Mogadishu attack
Part of War in Somalia (2009–present)
Mogadishu
Mogadishu (Somalia)
Location Mogadishu, Somalia
Date 23 February 2018
Attack type
 Suicide car bombings, shooting
Deaths 45 (+5 attackers)
Non-fatal injuries
 36
Perpetrators Al-Shabaab

Mass murder in 2018

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.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Somalia: Up to 38 killed in car bomb attacks in Mogadishu". RT International. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  2. ↑ "Death toll from Somalia blasts rises to 45: government official". Reuters. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  3. 1 2 Press, Associated (2018-02-23). "The Latest: Al-Shabab claims Somalia blasts that kill 18". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  4. ↑ Hassan, Mohamed Olad. "Mogadishu Blasts Death Toll Rises to 38". VOA. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Death toll from Somalia blasts rises to 45: government official". TODAYonline. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  7. ↑ "Deadly double car bombings rock Somalia's Mogadishu - France 24". France 24. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
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