By — Omar Faruk, Associated Press Omar Faruk, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/somali-security-forces-end-deadly-al-shabab-siege-on-home-in-nations-capital Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Somali security forces end deadly al-Shabab siege on home in nation’s capital World Feb 22, 2023 12:10 PM EDT MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Security forces in Somalia have ended a siege by al-Shabab extremists that killed 10 people and wounded three others at a home in the capital, Mogadishu. The Information Ministry late Tuesday said the al-Qaida-linked fighters launched the rare attack on a private home with a suicide bombing. Al-Shabab often attacks hotels and government buildings. READ MORE: Somalia launches military offensive against al-Shabab extremist group Al-Shabaab claimed that the home of a senior army officer also contained members of the Macawisley militia who had been wounded in the ongoing offensive against the extremists that began last year. The al-Shabab statement was released by the group’s radio arm, Andalus. Dozens of communities in central Somalia have been recaptured from al-Shabab during the offensive, which has led the extremists to carry out retaliatory attacks in Mogadishu and elsewhere. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Omar Faruk, Associated Press Omar Faruk, Associated Press
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Security forces in Somalia have ended a siege by al-Shabab extremists that killed 10 people and wounded three others at a home in the capital, Mogadishu. The Information Ministry late Tuesday said the al-Qaida-linked fighters launched the rare attack on a private home with a suicide bombing. Al-Shabab often attacks hotels and government buildings. READ MORE: Somalia launches military offensive against al-Shabab extremist group Al-Shabaab claimed that the home of a senior army officer also contained members of the Macawisley militia who had been wounded in the ongoing offensive against the extremists that began last year. The al-Shabab statement was released by the group’s radio arm, Andalus. Dozens of communities in central Somalia have been recaptured from al-Shabab during the offensive, which has led the extremists to carry out retaliatory attacks in Mogadishu and elsewhere. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now