Saynab Qayad

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Saynab Qayad is a Somali politician, and was a member of the Transitional Federal Parliament. She was the chair of the Parliament's commission on human rights. [1] Saynab was staying at the Muna Hotel in Mogadishu when it was attacked by Islamist militants in 2010. [2]

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References

  1. "SOMALIA: Al Shabab claims suicide attack on Mogadishu Hotel • Horseed Media". Horseed Media. 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  2. KENNEDY, HELEN. "Suicide bomber, gunmen attack hotel in Somalia, killing 32 people, including 6 members of parliament - NY Daily News". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2018-05-23.