Somalia, al-Shabab suicide attack on hotel, over 10 dead
The death toll from a suicide attack by al-Shabab militants on the Qaahira hotel in Beledweyne, in the Hiiran region of central Somalia, has risen to over ten. The terrorist group targeted a meeting between elders and military officials during which an offensive to counter al-Shabab was being discussed. Garowe online reports that a suicide bomber blew himself up in front of the hotel entrance and then other militants entered and fired on those present. Security forces returned fire and killed thr...