Al-Shabab fighters killed in Mogadishu prison assault, Somalia confirms
Attackers wore military uniform and rode vehicles imitating security forces to breach a high-security prison in capital.

Attackers wore military uniform and rode vehicles imitating security forces to breach a high-security prison in capital.



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Al-Shabab group claims deadly attack on the cafe in Mogadishu as people watched the 2024 Euro final.
Three soldiers and five prisoners killed after armed inmates made an attempt to escape, says Somali army spokesperson.
Somalia and neighbouring nations have expressed concern over al-Shabab seizing power amid a ‘security vacuum’.
Storming of hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace highlights resilience of the al-Qaeda affiliate.
The armed group considers the United Arab Emirates an ‘enemy’ for its backing of the Somali government.
The UN helicopter accidentally landed in al-Shabab territory on Wednesday, with 6 of 9 passengers taken hostage.
Several passengers reportedly taken after helicopter lands in territory controlled by the armed group.
The embargo was placed on Somalia in 1992 to cut the flow of weapons to feuding warlords in the country.
Al-Shabab group claimed responsibility for the attack, which came a day after a deadly car bombing in Mogadishu.

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