Somalia Attack by Addison Jordan

Summary: Somalia’s presidential palace was attacked on Friday in Mogadishu, Somalia reporters say.

            “An explosion at the gate was followed by an exchange of gunfire between the fighters and security guards,” police officer Abdi Mohamed said. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was said to be unharmed during the attack.  A twitter posted from a UN representative claimed that he was OK.

            The terror group Al-Shabaab, which is an al Qaeda's affiliate in Somalia, is responsible for the attack.  Adbikarin Hussein Guled, Somalia’s national security minister, stated that at least twelve people died in the attack. Of the twelve that died, one was a secretary to the Prime Minster and the other was the former deputy national intelligence agency chief.

            The same terror group also claimed responsibility for a car bomb that was set off near the Mogadishu airport, a little over a week ago.  According to police, the car bomb killed two people and hurt four others. They have also killed dozens of people in Kenya and Uganda.  This terror group is recognized by the United States. 

Analysis: Terror groups and similar organizations are the main reason security is like it is today. Things changed after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, and other US locations.  More security is necessary for us to remain safe.  No matter how much security is put in place, these horrible groups seem to find a way to harm people.  For situations like these, there isn’t much you can do.  I hope that the Somalia government can stay strong through this devastating situation.

Link: http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/21/world/africa/somalia-attack/index.html?hpt=wo_c2