WorldAfricaAl-Shabab IED attack targets Somalia food convoy

Al-Shabab IED attack targets Somalia food convoy

Type of event:
IED - Improvised Explosive Device, Terrorist/rebel/criminal assault

Victims

20

Wounded

Date

September 4, 2022

What happened

According to the region’s governor ‘s statement, 20 people, have been killed and food aid destroyed after militants group al-Shabab attacked several vehicles in Somalia’s central Hiiraan region. In accordance with BBC Somali service, the Islamist militant group al-Shabab has said it was targeting a government-affiliated armed group.

Where it happened

Main sources