Huge blast rocks Somalia’s capital; police say 20 killed
World | October 14, 2017 21:31 ISTThe explosion appeared to target a hotel on a busy road in Hodan district and at least 15 people were injured
The explosion appeared to target a hotel on a busy road in Hodan district and at least 15 people were injured
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"We can now confirm eight people were killed in the bomb attack. The attackers used a vehicle loaded with explosives and rammed into the restaurant," police officer Mohamed Nur confirmed.
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