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Somalia: Explosion at Baraawe Airport Causes Deaths and Injuries
[Garowe] A roadside kaboom near Baraawe Airport in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region went kaboom!today, killing at least two people and injuring five others, local officials said. The blast targeted a NOAH vehicle traveling to the airport to pick up khat, a stimulant. The explosion caused significant damage to the vehicle, injuring several passengers. Among the dead, a young man named Omar Carabey was confirmed dead. Others injured in the blast are being treated at hospitals in Baraawe and nearby areas. No group has grabbed credit for the attack, but the Islamist group al-Shabaab  ... an Islamic infestation centering on Somalia attempting to metastasize into Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and similar places, all ofwhich have enough problems without them...is known for carrying out similar bombings. Security forces have launched an investigation into the incident, but no further information has been released by local authorities. Related: Lower Shabelle: 2025-05-16 China Wins Lion's Share of Nearly $2 Billion Ethiopia Mineral Deal Package Lower Shabelle: 2025-05-13 Good Morning Lower Shabelle: 2025-05-13 South West State forces launch offensive against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle Posted by: trailing wife 2025-05-18 |
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