The death toll from largest-ever truck bomb in Somalia’s capital rises to 189 dead, more than 200 injured, reported Associated Press on Sunday citing police as saying.
In Photos — Deadly truck bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia https://t.co/i50wDunWc8 pic.twitter.com/3iq6vqE25A
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The death toll from twin bomb blasts that struck busy junctions in the heart of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Saturday has jumped to 85, making it one of the most deadly attacks since an Islamist insurgency began in 2007, reported Reuters.
Death toll from twin bomb blasts Somalia’s capital Mogadishu rises to 85 https://t.co/uLPzBC3eDH pic.twitter.com/h5goYtnEBq
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Police said a truck bomb exploded outside a hotel in the K5 intersection that is lined with government offices, restaurants and kiosks, flattening several buildings and setting dozens of vehicles on fire.
Two hours later, another blast struck the capital’s Medina district.
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