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Mogadishu Attack: Somali Troops End Deadly Siege at Elite Hotel

Somali special forces say they have ended a siege at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu that was stormed by armed al-Shabab militants.

At least 10 people are reported to have been killed at the Elite Hotel in the Lido beach area, plus an unknown number of militants.

The attackers detonated a car bomb outside the hotel on Sunday before storming it and seizing hostages.

Read more at BBC

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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