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2022-09-02 Africa Horn

Mortar fire kills three in Somalia’s capital

[ShabelleMedia] At least three Somali non-combatants were killed and 15 others maimed in a morning mortar attack in Mogadishu, the country’s capital, police and witnesses said.

Three mortars have rained on residential areas in Hamarweyne, Bondhere, and Shangani districts, causing the deaths and injuries of innocent civilians, including children.

The shelling took place while the people were asleep, said a witness.

The security forces cordoned off the scene and carried out an investigation but no arrest was made for the bombing.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility from the al-Shabaab

...... the personification of Somali state failure...
, an Al Qaeda-affiliated group blamed for a string of bloody attacks in Somalia and neighbouring Kenya.

Posted by trailing wife 2022-09-02 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11141 views ] Top
File under: al-Shabaab (AQ)

#1 Not sure how you can do a mortar shelling and make a quick getaway. I guess if our country ever gets to the point where I see a neighbor installing aiming stakes and sandbags I will take the dogs and kids and spend the night in a Motel 6.

Posted by Super Hose 2022-09-02 12:45|| 2022-09-02 12:45|| Front Page Top

#2 Except for the biggest ones, mortars are man portable. Are you really going to tell us you don't know that?

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-09-02 12:49|| 2022-09-02 12:49|| Front Page Top

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