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4 Killed in Mogadishu Suicide Blast

Harun Maruf

   Witnesses and medical services in the Somali capital say at least four
   people were killed and 15 others injured by a suicide car bomb
   Wednesday in the center of Mogadishu.

   The explosion occurred as vehicles lined up at a checkpoint at Sayidka
   Junction. The intersection is close to the parliament building and the
   presidential palace.

   Mogadishu ambulance services confirmed the death of three people
   including an administration and finance officer at the Ministry of
   Women and Human Rights. In addition, the death of a security officer at
   the Somali parliament building was confirmed to VOA Somali by
   authorities.

   Medical services say they evacuated 15 injured victims.

   The al-Shabab militant group claimed responsibility for the attack.

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