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Baidoa suicide bombing

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Baidoa suicide bombing
Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present)
LocationBaidoa, Somalia
Date28 February 2016
Attack type
Suicide bombing
Deaths30
Injured40
PerpetratorsAl-Shabaab

Two suicide bombers attacked a busy junction and a restaurant in the Somali town Baidoa.[1] 30 people, mostly civilians were killed and another 40 were injured. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility, saying they targeted government officials and security forces.[2] [3]

References

  1. ^ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35685648
  2. ^ "Islamist group kills 30 in twin blasts in Somali town". Reuters. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Un double attentat suicide en Somalie a fait 30 morts et 40 blessés". RT français. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.