28 February 2019 Mogadishu bombings | |
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Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |
Location | Mogadishu, Somalia |
Date | 28 February 2019 |
Attack type | Car bombing |
Deaths | 30+ |
Injured | 60+ |
Perpetrators | Al-Shabaab |
On 28 February 2019 at least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in three car bombing attacks followed by a siege in Mogadishu. The cars exploded near the Makka Al-Mukarama hotel. The attack happened in Makka Al-Mukarama road which was very busy at the time. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.[1][2][3]