Militants from the al-Shabaab group have attacked a hotel near the presidential palace ... heavy explosion," a security ...
The SYL Hotel has been the target of several al-Shabab attacks despite being in a high-security area of the city due to its location opposite the presidential palace. Somali security officers take ...
Jihadist group al-Shabab attacked the Syl Hotel, which is popular with government ... which triggered a gun battle with militants. Attacks had reduced in recent weeks amid heightened security ...
Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack. The hotel, a frequent gathering spot for government officials and lawmakers, has been the target of multiple al-Shabab attacks in the past.
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The Somali extremist group al-Shabab ... The hotel is patronized by government officials. There was no immediate word on casualties. Attacks in the seaside capital ...
Journalists were barred from accessing the hotel after the siege ended. Attacks in the seaside capital had declined in recent weeks as security was beefed up. Al-Shabab, which opposes Somalia’s ...
Al Shabab militants attacked a hotel near the presidential palace in ... but Al Shabab continues to launch attacks on government, commercial and military targets.
Militants from the al-Shabab group have attacked a hotel near the presidential palace in ... said at least four lawmakers and a government spokesperson had been injured in the attack. Attacks had ...