Continuous update丨A sudden explosion in a hotel in the capital of Somalia has caused 28 people to be injured and the toll is unknown
Updated at 23:52, August 16, Beijing time
According to Somali news website Hiiraan online (Hiiraan Online) reported that at least 28 people were injured in the bombing and the death toll is not yet clear. The government spokesperson accused the Somali Al-Shabaab Party of being responsible. According to reports, Al-Shabaab militants have entered the hotel, and the number of casualties may continue to rise.
Updated at 23:30, August 16, Beijing time
The government has deployed security forces
According to Reuters, residents near Lido Beach said that the Somali government has deployed security forces on Lido Beach. A government worker, Mohamed Nur, said: "The exchange of fire at the scene was very terrifying, accompanied by stray bullets."
Updated at 23:27, August 16, Beijing time
Several people were killed in an explosion at a hotel in the capital of Somalia
According to an online report by the Somali news website Garowe, a car bomb exploded outside the hotel and several people have died. The number of deaths is unclear.
The Elite Hotel where the explosion occurred is a high-end hotel located on the waterfront, where government officials and business travelers often stay.
Released at 23:18, August 16, Beijing time
According to Reuters, on August 16, local time, an explosion was heard at the Elite Hotel (Elite Hotel) on the beach in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, followed by gunfire. Witnesses said there was heavy smoke at the scene.
A police spokesperson confirmed the news of the explosion, and the details are being verified. (Headquarters reporter Wang Bo)