Baidoa suicide bombing

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Somalia's al-Shabab claims Baidoa attack killing 30". BBC News. 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  2. ↑ "Islamist group kills 30 in twin blasts in Somali town". Reuters. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.


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