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February 2016 Mogadishu attack

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Location
  
Mogadishu, Somalia

Deaths
  
14

Weapons
  
an explosive device

Non-fatal injuries
  
Unknown

Date
  
26 February 2016 (UTC+03:00)

Attack type
  
Shooting, suicide bombing

A suicide bomber blew the entrance of the SYL hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia allowing gunmen to storm the hotel and clash with the hotel guards. Government forces arrived and ended the attack. Five militants, including the suicide bomber and at least nine civilians were killed. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility.

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February 2016 Mogadishu attack Wikipedia