Somalis protest bombing; gov't warns of new threat

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Source: AP

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Hundreds of students marched in Mogadishu's streets Monday in the first known protest against Islamic militants, as Somalia's government warned that militants are planning suicide attacks against key installations in Mogadishu.

Intelligence information gathered by Somali authorities showed that suicide bombers plan to target Mogadishu's airport, seaport and the presidential palace, said police spokesman Abdullahi Hassan Barise.

Members of al-Shabab — a militant group with ties to al-Qaida — plan to disguise themselves as army generals and carry out the attacks, he said. Barise said officials don't know of a timeframe for the planned attacks.

The warning comes four days after a suicide bomber attacked a university graduation ceremony in Mogadishu, killing 24 people, including three government ministers, medical students and doctors. The government blamed al-Shabab, which has denied responsibility.


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[Lasher]

1. Maybe the Somaliland model will catch on there.

I hope so.