SHOCKING: 7 - What They Never Told You

GCC, MWL Condemn Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf has condemned a deadly terrorist attack that targeted a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu. Al-Hajraf said GCC Member States reject all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, and offered condolences and sympathy to the families of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 21, 2022

Somali Forces End 30-hour Hotel Siege

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. At least 12 people, mostly civilians, were killed as Somalia's elite armed forces battled al Qaeda-linked militants for 30…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 21, 2022

Somali forces end deadly al-Shabaab hotel siege

Somali forces have ended a deadly siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu that lasted about 30 hours, a security commander told AFP around midnight Saturday.

France 24 · Aug 21, 2022

It took Somali forces more than 30 hours to end a hotel attack that killed 21 people

More than 100 people were also wounded. The Islamic extremist group al-Shabab, which has ties with al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the attack.

WEKU · Aug 20, 2022

Gunmen storm hotel in Somali capital, leave 20 dead

Islamic militants have stormed a hotel in Somalia’s capital, engaging in an hours-long exchange of fire with the security forces that left at least 20 people dead

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

Somalia: 12 civilians dead after al Shabaab attacks Mogadishu hotel

At least 12 people have been killed after al Shabaab rebels attacked Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu with two car bombs, then storming the hotel and seizing control, according to an intelligence officer on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2022

At least 12 dead as al-Shabaab gunmen storm hotel in Mogadishu terror attack

The initial blast was caused by a suicide bomber then there was a second blast outside the hotel just a few minutes later, meaning rescuers helping casualties from the first blast were then also injured

Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022

At least 12 killed in Somalia hotel siege

MOGADISHU: At least 12 people have been killed in Somalia's capital Mogadishu after al Shabaab militants attacked a hotel leading to a siege that authorities are still trying to end, an intelligence officer said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20, 2022

At Least 12 Killed in Somalia Hotel Siege, Intelligence Officer Says

At least 12 people have been killed in Somalia's capital Mogadishu after al-Qaeda-linked militants attacked a hotel, seizing control in a siege that authorities are still battling to end, an intelligence officer told Reuters on Saturday. The attackers blasted their way into the Hayat Hotel on Friday evening with two…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022

Death toll mounts as Somali forces battle to end al-Shabaab hotel siege

Somali security forces were still battling Saturday to end a bloody Mogadishu hotel siege by jihadist fighters that officials said has killed at least 13 civilians since the attack was unleashed more than 24 hours ago.

France 24 · Aug 20, 2022