In a devastating terror attack on Liddo Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia, 32 people have been confirmed dead and 63 injured following a suicide bombing and subsequent gun assault. The incident occurred late on Friday, August 2, when a bomber reportedly from Al-Shabaab, a militant group, detonated his device at the popular beach, which businesspeople and officials frequent. Gunmen then stormed the area, escalating the violence. Videos shared on X reveal the grim aftermath, with bodies scattered on the beach and people fleeing for safety. Somalia Cafe Blast: 5 Dead After Car Bomb Hits Coffee Shop in Mogadishu, Pics and Videos of Explosion Surface.
32 Dead in Mogadishu Beach Attack
BREAKING: 32 people dead in attack on beach in Mogadishu, Somalia.
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) August 3, 2024
Suicide Bombing at Liido Beach
🇸🇴#Breaking An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber carried out a suicide attack tonight on Liido beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu. Many are said to be dead. A hotel full of civilians on the beach was also reportedly attacked.#Mogadishu pic.twitter.com/HTQM1iDZAw
— Turkish News (@hsimsek78) August 2, 2024
Terror Attack in Mogadishu
🚨#BREAKING: At least ten beach goers have been killed after a suicide bomber attacked a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia.
At least ten beach goers have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a hotel at Mogadishu's Lido Beach in Somalia, according to NYT freelance journalist.… pic.twitter.com/mPryLkKR1x
— Wesley Marius (@WesleyMarius) August 2, 2024
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