Armed Islamists in deadly assault on hotel in Somalia
Armed Islamists have stormed a hotel in the city of Beledweyne in central Somalia, and a siege is ongoing, police and witnesses have said. The attack by al-Shabab began with a car bomb exploding, followed by gunmen entering the hotel, leading to intense clashes with security forces.
At Least 7 Killed in Al-Shabaab Siege On Beledweyne Hotel
Al-Shabaab militants stormed a hotel in central Somalia's Beledweyne on Tuesday, killing at least seven people, including local elders and officials, in a deadly siege that underscored the persistent threat of the al-Qaida-linked group.
Gunmen storm hotel in central Somalia, at least four killed
Gunmen stormed a hotel in the town of Baladweyne in central Somalia on Tuesday and a siege was ongoing, two witnesses told Reuters. Dahir Amin Jesow, a federal lawmaker from Baladweyne, said so far at least four people had been killed but that "we are still counting casualties".
Somali forces end deadly 24-hour hotel siege
Somali security forces have ended a deadly 24-hour siege by Islamist fighters who stormed a popular hotel in the central city of Beledweyne, authorities said. The attack by al-Shabab began with a car bomb exploding, followed by gunmen entering the hotel, leading to intense clashes with security forces.
Somalia: Gunmen Attack Hotel in Somalia, Killing At Least 5
Gunmen stormed a hotel in the Somali city of Beledweyne on Tuesday, leaving at least five people dead and triggering an ongoing siege, according to witnesses and a Somali lawmaker.
Shabaab gunmen attack hotel in central Somalia
A clan elder in Beledweyne said the hotel meeting was meant to discuss ways of countering al Shabaab in the region.
Baladweyne Hotel Siege: Al Shabaab Attack Claims Lives, Sparks Fear
Al Shabaab claims responsibility for a deadly hotel siege in Baladweyne, Somalia, escalating regional tensions.
Seven Killed in Somalia Hotel Attack
At least seven people were killed after Al Shabab gunmen stormed the Cairo Hotel in Baladweyne, Hiran region. Tuesday’s attack began with explosions, followed by attackers fighting their way into the building. Witnesses said the hotel was hosting a meeting aimed at mobilizing Ma’awisley fighters against Al Shabaab.
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Former Prime Minister condemns Al-Shabaab attack on hotel in Beledweyne town
Former Somali Prime-Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon ( Sa 39;iid) strongly condemned the deadly attack by Al-Shabaab on the Qahira ...
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Chaos in Baladweyne: Hotel Siege by Al Shabaab
Gunmen attacked a hotel in Baladweyne, Somalia, amid a gathering of local elders and officials. Federal lawmaker Dahir Amin ...
Gunmen attack hotel in Somalia, killing at least 5
Gunmen stormed a hotel in the Somali city of Beledweyne on Tuesday, leaving at least five people dead and triggering an ...