Somalia hotel siege death toll rises to 10, officer says

Al Shabaab militants attacked a hotel in Beledweyne, Somalia, killing at least 10 people, mostly civilians. The assault began with a car bomb followed by a gunfight as militants clashed with government forces. Clan leaders meeting to discuss countering the group were among the victims.

A deadly al Shabaab attack on a hotel in Beledweyne, central Somalia, has claimed the lives of at least 10 people, with most victims being civilians. The assault began with a car bomb before gunmen stormed the hotel, where clan leaders had gathered to discuss countermeasures against the militant group. The siege, which lasted for hours, ended when four attackers detonated suicide bombs and two others were killed by security forces. While al Shabaab claimed 20 deaths, including soldiers and elders, the official toll stands at 10, with the majority being civilians. The attack highlights the ongoing threat posed by the group in Somalia's volatile political landscape.

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