The Somali Hotel was attacked, and at least 21 people died 117 injuries.

[Global Times Special Reporter Yan Yiming in South Africa] Agence France -Presse reported on the 21st that Somali officials said on the same day that after a hotel in the capital Magidisa was attacked on the evening of the 19th Essence The Ministry of Health of the country stated that at least 21 people were killed and 117 were injured in the confrontation of about 30 hours, and most of the casualties were civilians.

According to reports, the attacker broke into the Hatt Hotel after detonating the two car bombs on the evening of the 19th, hijacked multiple hostages and bombed the stairs, making it difficult for the security forces to come to the rescue operation. On -site videos showed that from the evening of the 19th to the 20th, the sound and explosion of the building continued to sound, and the thick smoke came out. The residents near the hotel said, "This is one of the most terrible things I have seen in Mogadi." After the confrontation, the hotel manager Abdi said that the security forces were still working hard to clean up the area, and the hostage family members were also anxiously anxiously. Waiting for the news of loved ones.

It is reported that the Hamat Hotel is a place where local members and government officials are often involved in and in and out, but there are no reports that members or government officials have been hijacked.

At present, the "Youth Party", which is related to the "base" organization, has claimed to be responsible for the attack. This is the first attack that the "Youth Party" launched in the capital in the capital of the country's new President Hassan Shech Mahamand in May this year.

It is reported that the "Youth Party" has controlled most of the southern and central parts of Somalia. In recent years, conflicts with the Somali government have continued to attack and frequently launched attacks. The densely crowded hotels, shopping malls, bus hubs and other places are their targets. In October 2017, a truck full of explosives was detonated at one of the busiest crossroads of Mogada, causing more than 500 people to die. Although the "Youth Party" has not claimed to be responsible for the incident, public opinion generally believes that the attack is done by the organization.

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