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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. 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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now