Mogadishu, Aug 4: A devastating explosion at a popular beach restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia, has resulted in the deaths of at least 37 civilians and left 212 injured, according to the Somali health minister. The attack, which occurred late on Friday, is the deadliest in Somalia since October 2022.
The Somali government has attributed the assault to the militant Islamist group al Shabaab, although the group has not yet claimed responsibility. In addition to the civilian casualties, one soldier was killed during the attack. The violence unfolded when one of the attackers detonated a suicide bomb, while three others were killed by security forces. Another attacker was captured alive.
The attack has caused widespread shock, with survivors recounting scenes of chaos and destruction. The Somali government has vowed to enhance security measures and continue efforts to combat terrorism in the region. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre are working with security agencies to address the situation and prevent future attacks.
This incident marks a significant escalation in violence in Somalia, where al Shabaab remains a potent threat despite recent government counter offensives.
