Baidoa suicide bombing

Baidoa suicide bombing
Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Location	Baidoa, Somalia
Date	28 February 2016
Attack type	Suicide bombing
Deaths	30
Injured	40
Perpetrators	Al-Shabaab

Two suicide bombers attacked a busy junction and a restaurant in the Somali town Baidoa. ^[1] 30 people, mostly civilians, were killed and another 40 were injured. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility, saying they targeted government officials and security forces. ^[2]

References

1. "Somalia's al-Shabab claims Baidoa attack killing 30". BBC News. 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
2. "Islamist group kills 30 in twin blasts in Somali town". Reuters . 28 February 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.