At least 13 people were killed in the offensive launched today by al-Shabab organization designed hotel in the capital of Mogadishu Somalia, according to police.
"At least 13 people, including police and civilians, were killed in two explosions at the hotel. About 12 were injured," he told Reuters police officer Mohamed Ahmed, adding that the death toll may rise.
Men of the organization led a car booby-trapped the hotel entrance and then stormed to the sites. In this hotel often living politicians.
Shots were heard while the men of the organization stormed Dayah Hotel, while a second blast later occurred in the region, according to police and witnesses.
"Heavily armed mujahedeen (fighters) attacked the hotel and now fight inside the hotel," according to a report broadcast by the radio station of Andalus Somalia, which has links to al-Shabab.
"Shootouts evolving right now," he told Reuters a police officer shortly before the second explosion that forced the journalists and others who were near the site of the attack to seek safe haven. Some stores near destroyed.
The al-Shabab, which until 2011 was in control of Mogadishu and most of Somalia, launches frequent attacks with bombs and weapons in the capital and claims that its goal is to overthrow supported by Western government and to impose strict interpretation of Islam.
The last two years, an expedition of the African Union forces and Somali forces has removed the organization from many of the key strongholds, but al-Shabab remains active attacking of bases in rural areas.
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