It was the latest in a string of attacks launched by al Qaeda affiliate al Shabaab since government forces and allied clan militias last year began pushing the insurgents out of territory they had long held.
"Many houses were destroyed. Fragments of the bombs injured people far from the site. The death toll may rise." Al Shabaab’s media office claimed responsibility in a statement, saying it had targeted "apostate militias and soldiers" and put the number of dead at 87.Al Shabaab has been waging an insurgency against Somalia's government since 2007. It was
The soldiers and militiamen have received support from United States and African Union troops during their offensive.
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