| June 2013 Mogadishu attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |
  June 2013 Mogadishu attack (Somalia) Mogadishu | |
| Location | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Date | 19 June 2013 11:30 a.m. (EAT) |
| Target | United Nations compound |
Attack type | Terrorist attack |
| Deaths | 22 (including 7 attackers) |
| Injured | 20+ |
| Perpetrators | Al-Shabaab |
| Motive | Islamic extremism |
On 19 June 2013, al-Shabaab, a Somali jihadist organization, attacked a United Nations compound in Mogadishu using suicide bombers, and gunmen who stormed the compound on foot, killing 15 and injuring at least 20. According to the UN, a pickup truck filled with explosives detonated outside the main gate of the compound located near Aden Adde International Airport at 11:30 a.m., which was followed by several gunmen assailing the area on foot, engaging in a gunfight with Somali security forces that lasted an hour and a half. Numerous blasts could be heard as Somali troops fought with at least seven militants.[1][2][3]
Four foreigners working for the United Nations Development Programme were killed in the assault, as well as numerous Somali security forces and civilians. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement which called the UN a "merchant of death." It was the first attack on the UN since the organization relaunched its operations in the country.[4][5][6]
See also
- 2009 African Union base bombings in Mogadishu
- 2009 Beledweyne bombing
- 2015 Central Hotel attack
- 2008 Hargeisa–Bosaso bombings
References
- ^ "UN officials voice outrage at deadly attack on world body's compound in Somali capital". UN News. 2013-06-19. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ "Gun battle at UN compound in Mogadishu ends". Al Jazeera. 2013-06-19. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ "Somali militants attack UN base in Mogadishu, killing 15". the Guardian. 2013-06-19. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ "Deadly attack on Somalia UN office". BBC News. 2013-06-19. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ Yusuf, Mohammed (2013-06-19). "Al-Shabab Gunmen Attack UN Compound in Mogadishu". VOA. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ "United Nations compound in Somalia's capital attacked by Qaeda-linked gunmen". CBS News. 2013-06-19. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
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