Somalia: Security forces battle to end siege at hotel in Mogadishu


Somalia attackers are still firing from Villa Rose hotel near the presidential palace where they holed up since last night when the attack began at around 8:10 P.M. local time.

The attack began with a suicide blast that struck at the gate of the hotel then heavily armed gunmen entered the building, and began shooting at the guests, including government officials.

Somali security minister Doodishe is among several people who sustained wounds and escaped from the attack with the police reporting that they rescued dozens of officials and civilians.

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Source: KEYDMEDIA News/SNTV News – Twitter