Suicide Bomb Attack Near Presidential Palace In Somalia, 22 People Killed And 55 Injured

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Suicide bomb attack near Presidential Palace in Somalia, 22 people killed and 55 injured

Mogadishu, (Pakistan Point News – 31st August, 2016) : A truck packed with explosives has exploded near the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, capital city of Somalia. 22 people were killed and 55 wounded, including security personnel. Officials said that the blast took place at noon. The explosive truck detonated when the government officials were attending a meeting in hotel near the Presidential Palace. Information Minister Mohammad Abdi Hayar was also present at the hotel. Blast undermined the hotel building and a part of the hotel collapsed. The blast, which has been claimed by the militant group Al-Shabaab, partly destroyed two nearby hotels. The injured included a Minister and journalist as well.

Suicide bomb attack near Presidential Palace in Somalia, 22 people killed and 55 injured