US EditionA bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 15 people, authorities say
- At least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured when an explosives-laden vehicle exploded at a security checkpoint in Beledweyne, Somalia. The vehicle managed to pass through the checkpoint despite attempts by five police officers to stop it.
- Al-Shabab, a militant group that frequently carries out attacks in Somalia and controls certain areas, has not claimed responsibility for the attack. However, their involvement is suspected due to their history of similar attacks in the region.
- Eyewitness Abdikadir Arba stated that the explosion occurred when a security personnel pickup truck was chasing the explosives-laden vehicle. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by the Somali government in combating terrorism.
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Truck bomb kills at least 10 in Somalia
A truck bomb exploded at a checkpoint in the central Somali town of Beledweyne on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and obliterating nearby buildings, a police officer said. It was not immediately clear who was responsible but the Islamist group al Shabaab frequently carries out bombings in the Horn…
15 Killed in Truck Bombing in Central Somalia
At least 15 people were killed in a truck bombing Saturday in the central Somali town of Beledweyne, among the dead are five police officers. Witnesses and officials said a big truck loaded with explosives detonated in the afternoon near a security checkpoint, damaging buildings. "The explosion rocked the entire city and sent huge plumes of black smoke into the air," Abdi Mumin, a resident in the town told VOA. Speaking to VOA, Beledweyne…
Suicide truck bomber kills 13 in central Somalia: police
MOGADISHU - A suicide bomber killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in central Somalia Saturday after driving a truck packed with explosives towards a security checkpoint, triggering a blast that razed nearby buildings, police said.
Suicide truck bomber kills 13 in central Somalia: police
A suicide bomber killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in central Somalia Saturday after driving a truck packed with explosives towards a security checkpoint, triggering a blast that razed nearby buildings, police said.
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