Jazeera Palace Hotel bombing
| Jazeera Palace Hotel bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of War in Somalia (2009–present) | |
 Jazeera Palace Hotel, renovated months after the attacks. | |
| Location | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Date | July 26, 2015 |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 10-15+ |
Non-fatal injuries | Several |
| Perpetrators | al-Shabab |
On July 26, 2015 the Jazeera Palace Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia was struck by a suicide bomber driving a vehicle packed with explosives.[1][2]
At least 15 people were killed.[1][3] al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.[1][2]
On July 10 Shabab had attacked two hotels and a stadium housing peacekeepers.[3] The two hotels, Hotel Weheliye and Hotel Siyad, were targeted by car bombs.[4]
The heavily guarded hotel was regarded as secure and favored by diplomats and high-ranking government officials.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Ibrahim, Mohammad (26 July 2013). "12 Are Killed in Bombing Outside Hotel in Somalia". New York Times. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- 1 2 "Al-Shabab attack devastates Mogadishu landmark". Al Jazeerah. Al Jazeera and agencies. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- 1 2 Pearson, Michael (26 July 2015). "Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for deadly Mogadishu hotel attack". CNN.
- ↑ Kriel, Robyn (15 July 2015). "Al-Shabaab says it is responsible for three Somalia attacks". CNN. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
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