Update: Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a car bombing and complex attack on the restraint where several Somali politicians were gathering. None have been killed or wounded.
Update: Reports of Somali government officials at the site of the attack. Including the Police Chief and Members of Parliament.
#BreakingNews A hotel in Liido, Mogadishu where newly elected Mps from Sool, Sanaag & Cayn were having iftar is under attack. Police Chief General Hijaar is also in attendance. Heavy gunshots & explosions can be heard from within the vicinity of the hotel. Stay tuned for more! pic.twitter.com/FxbepE9PSt
— The Sool Press Herald (@SoolPressHerald) April 22, 2022
Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly stormed a hotel/restaurant near Lido Beach, Mogadishu. At least three have been killed as gunfire erupted 30 minutes ago. Somalian security forces have been dispatched, but reports of targeted explosive attacks against them are coming in. This is developing.
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