Somalia: More than 20 killed in Mogadishu car bombings, claimed by al-Shabaab
Around 7:45 p.m. on Friday night, a powerful explosion followed by heavy gunfire heard in most parts of Mogadishu, the Somali capital, officials said.
A car bomb was set off near SYL – Somali youth league hotel next to Villa Somalia, the heavily fortified presidential palace of Somalia, killing more than 20 people, including soldiers and civilians.
Minutes later, a second car bomb exploded at the peace garden, not far from the SYL hotel compound, where the most casualties happened, according to the security officials.
Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the both attacks, saying it targeted the areas, where are frequented by senior Somali government officials, business people, Journalists and diaspora.
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