Saturday, November 28, 2020. A powerful explosion took
place in Mogadishu last night, especially on the road between the airport and
the KM4 junction. The blast reportedly took place in the Gelato Divino area, a
restaurant opposite the Sahal Terminal.
Various reports have emerged of the blast, with a man wearing a suicide vest
blew himself up at the restaurant. The scene of the blast is a crowded area, as
well as near the first airport security checkpoint.
Seven people, all teenagers, have been confirmed dead. The dead included journalists and prominent youths
in the city, and a number of others were injured in the blast. There were also
numerous injuries and extensive damage at the scene of the blast.
A man wearing a suicide vest blew himself up outside a restaurant where many
young people were sitting. Witnesses said the bomber was on foot and detonated
himself outside the restaurant.
The government has not yet commented on the blast, and there has been an
increase in attacks on nightclubs and government officials. It also appears
that the government is unwilling to address the growing insecurity. The Farmajo
government, which has been in power for four years, has failed to save Somali
youth who are being massacred on a daily basis.
The blast came as Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher
Miller paid a surprise visit to Somalia. A spokesman for the Pentagon said that
Miller was in town on holiday thanks to the message about 650-800 troops and US
forces are there to help the police.
On the
other hand, a landmine blast rocked the fish market in Mogadishu's Abdiaziz
district this morning, targeting a vehicle carrying the Mogadishu Port Manager.
Reports say the blast injured two bodyguards of Mogadishu Port Manager Mr. Ahmed.
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