Death Toll from Mogadishu Beach Bombing Rises to 37, Government Vows to Take Action
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The suicide bombing on a crowded beach in the Lido area of Mogadishu, Somalia, has claimed the lives of 37 people, with nearly 70 others injured. The attack, which occurred late last week, was claimed by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab terrorist group.
According to police officer Ahmed Abdi, the investigation into the attack is ongoing, with a ministerial committee tasked with coordinating the emergency response and providing support to the wounded. Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has visited the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital in the capital and has vowed to take "strict action" against those responsible for the attack.
Barre has also announced that security officials and soldiers in charge of the area where the attack took place have been arrested due to negligence. However, he did not provide further details on the number of individuals arrested.
The Lido Beach is a popular spot frequented by civilians, security officials, and businesspeople. The bombing is one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Somalia so far this year, and it comes as no surprise given the country's long history of insecurity and instability.
Somalia has been plagued by violence and terrorism for years, with al-Shabaab and Daesh/ISIS being the main threats. The group has been fighting against the Somali government and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) since 2007.
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