Sunday, May 25, 2014

Al-Shabaab attacks Somali Parliament

At least ten individuals have been killed in an attack on a Somalian Parliament building in Mogadishu. The attackers used car bombs to gain entry into the building, then opened fire on the building before blowing themselves up. The U.S. released a statement condemning the attacks and assured that they would continue to stand behind the Federal Government of Somalia as it tries to root out al-Shabaab. Interestingly enough, one Somali military police officer said that the attack highlights the weak government of Somalia, and the ineffectiveness of their efforts to root out al-Shabaab from the area. Following the attack the Somali security minister resigned and stated that he hoped another individual could come in and help to solve the problem.

Alec Phillipp
http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/24/world/africa/somalia-attack/index.html?hpt=wo_c2

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