MOGADISHU — Somali forces have ended a siege at a hotel in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, an army officer told Reuters on Sunday, adding that they were still clearing explosives scattered around the building. ADVERTISEMENT“We are still investigating the explosions of many plastic bags that have been scattered around the hotel,” said Mohamed Ali, a military officer at the scene. The al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group claimed responsibility for the attack. Al Shabaab has been fighting to topple the Somali government for more than 10 years. RELATED STORIESAt least 12 killed as Somalia hotel siege enters second dayAl-Shabaab gunmen attack Mogadishu hotel, casualties reportedADVERTISEMENTDeath toll in Somalia hotel blast rises to 26, police sayIslamic extremist attack on Somali hotel leaves 26 deadRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 21, 2022 18:28 UTC