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terrorism2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Truck Bomb Explosion Claims Dozens of Lives in Somali City

At least 18 people were killed and 40 others injured when a truck bomb exploded at a security checkpoint in Beledweyne, Somalia. The explosives-laden vehicle forcefully passed through the government-manned checkpoint before detonating, causing significant damage. The city has been the focus of the Somali government's military offensive against al-Shabaab, but no immediate claim of responsibility has been made.

via The Guardian|

#al-shabaab #beledweyne #security-checkpoint

conflictsecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

"Deadly Truck Bombing Claims 15 Lives at Somali Checkpoint"

At least 10 people have been killed and 20 others injured in a truck bomb explosion at a checkpoint in the central Somali town of Beledweyne. The blast occurred in a residential area, reducing nearby buildings and shops to rubble. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the al-Shabab armed group has been active in the region. The Somali government has intensified its operations against al-Shabab, aiming to eliminate the group by the end of the year.

via Al Jazeera English|

#al-shabab #beledweyne #casualties