Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Somalia's New President Escapes An Assassination Bid



Somali President Escapes Assassination Bid -- Al Jazeera

At least eight killed in attack on Mogadishu hotel where newly elected leader was meeting Kenyan dignitaries.


Explosions and gunfire have rocked the Mogadishu hotel where the newly elected Somali president was meeting with Kenya's foreign minister and other dignitaries, witnesses say.

A bomb exploded outside the gate, followed by an exchange of fire. At least eight people have been killed.

Al-Shabab, a radical Islamist militia that is waging a war against the Somali government, opposed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's election saying it had been manipulated by the west.

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More News On The Failed Assassination Bid On Somalia's New President

Somalia president survives suicide attack -- The Telegraph
New Somali president survives double suicide bombing -- L.A. Times
Somalia's new president survives assassination attempt -- FOX News/AP
Two days into job, Somali president survives attacks -- Reuters
Suicide Bombers Target New Somali President -- Voice Of America
Somalia's new president survives Shebab assassination bid -- AFP
Somali president escapes injury in Mogadishu hotel bombing -- The Guardian
Al-Qaeda-linked suicide bombers target Somalia’s new president -- Washington Post

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