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Four suspected al Shabaab fighters dressed in SNG forces uniform carried out a complex attack on the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education compound near Zobe Junction (Hodan District) on 14/04. There was a suspected SVBIED explosion at the gate followed by armed men storming the building. The attackers threw hand grenades and exchanged gunfire with SNG police guarding the compound. NISA's Gaashan unit and AMISOM forces immediately arrived at the scene and engaged in gun battles with the attackers. Initial reports indicate that about 11 people, including two police officers and the attackers, have been killed. Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack. Among the injured was a Chinese diplomat. Later reports hold a total of 21 dead; six security operatives and 15 civilians (Xinhua). |
