Blasts, hostage situation reported in Somali capital
Two explosions and a subsequent a gunfight, occurred at a beach-side restaurant in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday. An ongoing hostage situation has also been reported.
“A car bomb exploded at the entrance of Beach View Cafe at Lido beach,” Major Abdiqadir Ali, a senior police officer, told Reuters.
The blast was reportedly followed by a gunfight between security forces and attackers, during which another car exploded.
Twitter users also reported a “hostage situation” at the Beach View Cafe.
INC News, 21/01/2016 - source: ©RT News
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