28 February 2019 Mogadishu bombings
On 28 February 2019 at least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in three car bombing attacks followed by a siege in Mogadishu. The cars exploded near the Maka al-Mukarama hotel. The attack happened in Makka Al-mukarama road which was very busy at the time. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.[1][2][3]
| 28 February 2019 Mogadishu bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |
| Location | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Date | 28 February 2019 |
Attack type | Car bombing |
| Deaths | 30+ |
| Injured | 60+ |
| Perpetrators | Al-Shabaab |
References
- "Somali forces end day-long siege". 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- "Somali Forces End Deadly Mogadishu Building Siege". VOA. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- Omar Nor. "Siege ends after wave of deadly car bombings rocks Somali capital, security sources say". CNN. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
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