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2020-05-26 Africa Horn
Somalia Roadside Blast Kills Five, Wounds 15 Others
[RADIOSHABELLE] At least five people were killed and 15 others injured on Sunday in a roadside blast in Baidoa town in southwest Somalia.

A police officer, who declined to be named, said that a land mine went kaboom! near an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp on the outskirts of Baidoa during Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

"The blast occurred near an IDP camp where many people were holding traditional Eid celebrations. We can confirm five people died and 15 others were maimed," the officer said, adding that the casualties could rise as there were many people at the scene.

A front man of the Somali government, confirmed the incident, saying the earth-shattering kaboom occurred where people were holding Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

Posted by Fred 2020-05-26 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11139 views ]  Top
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