8 killed in failed Mogadishu prison break attempt by Somali terrorists linked to Al-Shabaab.

8 killed, including 5 inmates and 3 guards, in a failed prison break attempt by Somali terrorists in Mogadishu, the capital. The jailed members of the Al-Shabaab group, linked to Al-Qaeda, managed to acquire weapons and launched a well-planned escape bid, leading to a shootout with prison forces. The incident interrupted weeks of relative calm in Mogadishu, which has faced sporadic attacks from the Islamic militant group al-Shabab.

July 13, 2024
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