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Baidoa suicide bombing

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Baidoa suicide bombing
Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present)
LocationBaidoa, Somalia
Date28 February 2016
Attack type
Suicide bombing
Deaths30
Injured40
PerpetratorsAl-Shabaab

Two suicide bombers attacked a busy junction and a restaurant in the Somali town Baidoa.[1] 30 people, mostly civilians, were killed and another 40 were injured. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility, saying they targeted government officials and security forces.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Somalia's al-Shabab claims Baidoa attack killing 30". BBC News. 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  2. ^ "Islamist group kills 30 in twin blasts in Somali town". Reuters. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.