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][3] At least 15 people were killed.[1][4] al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.[1][2]
Jazeera Palace Hotel bombing | |
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Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |
![]() Jazeera Palace Hotel, renovated months after the attacks. | |
Location | Mogadishu, Somalia |
Date | July 26, 2015 |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
Deaths | 10-15+ |
Injured | Several |
Perpetrators | al-Shabab |
Events
On July 10, 2015, Shabab had attacked two hotels and a stadium housing peacekeepers.[4] The two hotels, Hotel Weheliye and Hotel Siyad, were targeted by car bombs.[5]
The heavily guarded hotel was regarded as secure and favored by diplomats and high-ranking government officials.[1]
The Jazeera Palace Hotel bombing by al Shabaab was endorsed by the Turkistan Islamic Party[6][7]