China News Service, August 17 According to Reuters, on the 16th local time, a seaside hotel in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, was attacked by “Shabaab” militants. At least 16 people have been killed. In addition, the organization also launched a similar attack on a military base in Somalia on the 17th.
Somali government spokesman Ismail Omar said on the evening of the 16th local time that the attack on the 16th resulted in the deaths of 11 victims and 5 attackers. He also added that the security forces lost 1 person and 18 were injured.
In addition, according to reports, "Al Shabaab" militants launched an attack on a Somali military base on the 17th, killing 5 soldiers.
The Somali "Shabaab" is an extremist organization associated with the "Al-Qaida" organization. In recent years, it has frequently launched terrorist attacks in Somalia and its neighboring countries.