Two aid workers killed in Kismayo
Kismayo, Lower Juba, Somalia Multiple organizations
2 killed
One male international INGO director and one UN agency manager were shot and killed after an attack by Al Shabaab militants on the Assey Hotel in Kismayo, Somalia. Media reports indicate the militants used a vehicle borne explosive device to obstruct the front entrance, where after at least 4 perpetrators entered the hotel and attacked those inside with weapons. The perpetrators were in the building for more than 14 hours and killed 25 other people. Means of attack recorded as shooting. Context raid. Actor Not applicable. Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 2732.
People involved
No names have been released for this case.