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Russia Today
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Suicide bombing kills 10 in African state
At least 10 people were killed on Sunday when a suicide bomber detonated explosives outside a military base in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. The attacker targeted a line of teenage recruits, where scores of young men were waiting to enlist. The blast occurred at the entrance of the Damanyo military facility and has been claimed by the militant Islamist group Al-Shabaab. Witnesses at the scene described a devastating aftermath, with scattered footwear and the remains of the suicide bomber strewn across the area. A military captain identifying himself as Suleiman described the attack, saying a man exited a speeding tuk-tuk, ran into a queue, and detonated explosives. 'I saw 10 people dead, including recruits and passers-by. The death toll may rise,' he told Reuters. Medical personnel at a nearby military hospital confirmed to Reuters that 30 people had been admitted with injuries. Six of them succumbed to their wounds shortly after arrival. Security forces swiftly cordoned off the blast site, restricting access as emergency services and investigators moved in. In a statement released the same day, Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the bombing, alleging it had killed 30 soldiers and wounded 50 more. The group, which maintains links to Al-Qaeda, has been waging a prolonged insurgency in Somalia since 2007. Government officials have yet to publicly respond to the attack. The explosion bears similarities to a deadly incident in 2023 when a suicide bomber killed 25 soldiers at the Jale Siyad base, situated directly across from Damanyo. Sunday's bombing came just one day after the assassination of Colonel Abdirahmaan Hujaale, commander of Battalion 26, who was killed in Somalia's Hiiran region. The killing occurred amid growing concerns over reported infiltration of government and security ranks by Al-Shabaab operatives. Al-Qaeda-linked insurgent groups, Al-Shabab in particular, have been carrying out regular attacks in several African states, including those in the Sahel region – Burkina Faso, Mali, and Somalia in East Africa.
Free Malaysia Today
18-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Mogadishu suicide bomber kills at least 10 at army recruitment drive
Dozens of abandoned shoes were visible at the scene of the attack. (AP pic) MOGADISHU : At least 10 people were killed today after a suicide bomber targeted a queue of young recruits registering at the Damanyo military base in the Somali capital Mogadishu, witnesses told Reuters. Teenagers were lining up at the base's gate when the attacker detonated their explosives, they said. A military captain who gave his name as Suleiman described the attack as he had seen it unfold. 'I was on the other side of the road. A speeding tuk-tuk stopped, a man alighted, ran into the queue, and then blew himself up. I saw 10 people dead, including recruits and passers-by. The death toll may rise,' he said. Dozens of abandoned shoes and the remains of the suicide bomber were visible at the scene. Another witness, Abdisalan Mohamed, said he had seen 'hundreds of teenagers at the gate as we passed by in a bus'. 'Abruptly, a deafening blast occurred, and the area was covered by dense smoke. We could not see the details of casualties,' he said. Medical staff at the military hospital told Reuters they had received 30 injured people from the blast and that six of them had died immediately. Government forces quickly cordoned off the entire area. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack and government officials could not immediately be reached for comment. The attack echoed a similar incident in 2023 when a suicide bomber killed 25 soldiers at the Jale Siyad base, located opposite the Damanyo facility. Today's attack followed the assassination yesterday of colonel Abdirahmaan Hujaale, commander of battalion 26, in the Hiiran region, amid local reports of Al-Shabaab rebel infiltration into government and security forces.
Asharq Al-Awsat
18-05-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Mogadishu Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 10 at Army Recruitment Drive
At least 10 people were killed on Sunday after a suicide bomber targeted a queue of young recruits registering at the Damanyo military base in the Somali capital Mogadishu, witnesses told Reuters. Teenagers were lining up at the base's gate when the attacker detonated their explosives, they said. A military captain who gave his name as Suleiman described the attack as he had seen it unfold. "I was on the other side of the road. A speeding tuk-tuk stopped, a man alighted, ran into the queue, and then blew himself up. I saw 10 people dead, including recruits and passers-by. The death toll may rise," he said. Dozens of abandoned shoes and the remains of the suicide bomber were visible at the scene. Another witness, Abdisalan Mohamed, said he had seen "hundreds of teenagers at the gate as we passed by in a bus". "Abruptly, a deafening blast occurred, and the area was covered by dense smoke. We could not see the details of casualties," he said. Medical staff at the military hospital told Reuters they had received 30 injured people from the blast and that six of them had died immediately. Government forces quickly cordoned off the entire area. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack and government officials could not immediately be reached for comment. The attack echoed a similar incident in 2023 when a suicide bomber killed 25 soldiers at the Jale Siyad base, located opposite the Damanyo facility. Sunday's attack followed the assassination on Saturday of Colonel Abdirahmaan Hujaale, commander of battalion 26, in the Hiiran region, amid local reports of al-Shabaab militant infiltration into government and security forces.
Malay Mail
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Somalia's Damanyo military base hit by suicide attack during army recruitment drive, killing at least 10
MOGADISHU, May 18 — At least 10 people were killed today after a suicide bomber targeted a queue of young recruits registering at the Damanyo military base in the Somali capital Mogadishu, witnesses told Reuters. Teenagers were lining up at the base's gate when the attacker detonated their explosives, they said. A military captain who gave his name as Suleiman described the attack as he had seen it unfold. 'I was on the other side of the road. A speeding tuk-tuk stopped, a man alighted, ran into the queue, and then blew himself up. I saw 10 people dead, including recruits and passers-by. The death toll may rise,' he said. Dozens of abandoned shoes and the remains of the suicide bomber were visible at the scene. Another witness, Abdisalan Mohamed, said he had seen 'hundreds of teenagers at the gate as we passed by in a bus'. 'Abruptly, a deafening blast occurred, and the area was covered by dense smoke. We could not see the details of casualties,' he said. Medical staff at the military hospital told Reuters they had received 30 injured people from the blast and that six of them had died immediately. Government forces quickly cordoned off the entire area. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack and government officials could not immediately be reached for comment. The attack echoed a similar incident in 2023 when a suicide bomber killed 25 soldiers at the Jale Siyad base, located opposite the Damanyo facility. Sunday's attack followed the assassination on Saturday of Colonel Abdirahmaan Hujaale, commander of battalion 26, in the Hiiran region, amid local reports of al-Shabaab militant infiltration into government and security forces. — Reuters
CNA
18-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Mogadishu suicide bomber kills at least 10 at army recruitment drive
MOGADISHU, Somalia: At least 10 people were killed on Sunday (May 18) after a suicide bomber targeted a queue of young recruits registering at the Damanyo military base in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnesses told Reuters. Teenagers were lining up at the base's gate when the attacker detonated their explosives, they said. A military captain who gave his name as Suleiman described the attack as he had seen it unfold. "I was on the other side of the road. A speeding tuk-tuk stopped, a man alighted, ran into the queue, and then blew himself up. I saw 10 people dead, including recruits and passers-by. The death toll may rise," he said. Dozens of abandoned shoes and the remains of the suicide bomber were visible at the scene. Another witness, Abdisalan Mohamed, said he had seen "hundreds of teenagers at the gate as we passed by in a bus". "Abruptly, a deafening blast occurred, and the area was covered by dense smoke. We could not see the details of casualties," he said. Medical staff at the military hospital told Reuters they had received 30 injured people from the blast and that six of them had died immediately. Government forces quickly cordoned off the entire area. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack and government officials could not immediately be reached for comment. The attack echoed a similar incident in 2023 when a suicide bomber killed 25 soldiers at the Jale Siyad base, located opposite the Damanyo facility. Sunday's attack followed the assassination on Saturday of Colonel Abdirahmaan Hujaale, commander of battalion 26, in the Hiiran region, amid local reports of al-Shabaab militant infiltration into government and security forces.
