Al Shabaab fighters have killed at least six people in a suicide
attack on a diplomatic convoy from the United Arab Emirates, according to
reports out of the Somali capital Mogadishu.
No UAE diplomats were hurt in the attack.
It’s believed this is the first time Al Shabaab, which is an Al-Qaeda
affiliate has, targeted the UAE in Somalia.
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| Al Shabaab suicide bombers targeted UAE officials in Somalia on Wednesday |
The UAE is involved in a number of security, infrastructure,
development and humanitarian projects in Somalia.
Witnesses say a military convoy from the African Union force in
Somalia (AMISOM) was also passing nearby at the time of the attack close to the
UAE embassy.
The attack comes at the start of Islam's holy month of Ramadan.
Al Shabaab has intensified attacks during Ramadan in years past.