Monday, September 20, 2010

Somalia War News Updates -- September 20, 2010

Suicide Bomber Detonates Inside Somalia's Presidential Compound -- Long War Journal

A Shabaab suicide bomber entered the presidential compound in Mogadishu today and detonated his vest.

The suicide bomber penetrated security at the main gate of the base as an African Union military patrol was entering the compound, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The African Union troops shot the suicide bomber before he could reach the second gate, and the bomber then detonated his vest. It is unclear if any other people were killed in the attack.

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More News On Somalia

Attacker blows himself up in Somali presidency: official -- AFP
Suicide bomber attacks Somali's presidential palace -- Reuters
Suicide attack on Somalia's gov't foiled -- AP
Insurgents Step Up Fight Against Somali Government -- NPR
Heavy Battle Rocks Somali Capital Mogadishu -- All Headline News
Somali government to launch new offensive against rebels -- AFP
PM: Somalia to open 2nd front against insurgents -- AP
Somali Government Launches New Offensive Against Rebels -- Eurasia Review
Islamists seize Somali radio stations -- BBC
Islamist militants raid 2 independent radio stations in Mogadishu -- CNN
Two radio stations in Mogadishu taken over by Islamist rebels -- Xinhuanet
Somali insurgents target radio stations -- Reuters
Teens on frontline in war on terror -- CNN
Somalia after the Ramadan offensive -- Geopolitical And Conflict Review
Analysis: Al Shabaab steps up attacks in Somalia -- Global Post

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