Al-Shabab terrorist attacks kill 10 in Somali capital
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This photo shows destroyed buildings near the SYL Hotel after at an attack in the center of Mogadishu, Somalia, February 26, 2016. (Photo by AFP)
Takfiri al-Shabab militants in Somalia have attacked a hotel and a nearby public garden in the capital Mogadishu, killing 10 people and injuring over 25 others.
According to Press TV, the Friday attacks began when the terrorists detonated at least two car bombs near a security checkpoint close to a park known as the Peace Garden, killing two guards.
The militants then set off another car bomb about 30 minutes later before storming the SYL Hotel near the presidential palace, but their attempt to enter the building was thwarted by Somali security forces, officials said.
The hotel is reportedly popular with government authorities and foreign businessmen.
According to local authorities, four militants were killed in the attacks, for which the al-Qaeda-linked group claimed responsibility.
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