2015 Ministry of Higher Education attack

Terrorist incident in Somalia 2015 Ministry of Higher Education attack So-map.png Location of Mogadishu in Somalia Mogadishu, Somalia 14 April 2015 Suicide bombing, shooting 17 On 14 April 2015, Al-Shabaab militants launched a suicide car bomb and shooting attack on the Ministry of Higher Education and Ministry of Petroleum and Resources building in Mogadishu. Special forces quickly reseized the compound, killing the attackers. Overview The attack began when a suicide car bomb detonated at the gate of the Ministry of Higher Education and Ministry of Petroleum and Resources building in Mogadishu. The compound is situated near the KM4 junction, which was often used by government officials during travels to and from the country. Armed insurgents in military fatigues subsequently penetrated the premises. However, no senior government officials were on the grounds. According to witnesses, there were between two or three gunmen, who were armed with light and heavy weapons and had on suicide vests.Somalia: Al Shabaab militants storm Ministry of Higher Education HQ, at least 17 dead http://horseedmedia.net/2015/04/14/somalia-al-shabaab-militants-storm-ministry-of-higher-education-hq-at-least-10-dead/ 14 April 2015 Horseed Media 14 April 2015 Special Forces units arrived at the compound shortly afterwards, and quickly recaptured control of the area after a brief exchange in gunfire with the militants. Interior Minister Abdirizak Omar indicated that the security forces also rescued dozens of individuals. Additionally, a federal government spokesman stated that casualties included seven Al-Shabaab militants, eight pedestrians and two soldiers. Around 15 people were also wounded and were taken to the hospital for treatment.Update: 15 Injured From ministry for higher education's Attacks Admitted At the Hospital http://goobjoog.com/english/?p=12866 14 April 2015 Goobjoog 14 April 2015 Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the attack. Analysts suggested that the fact that the group had begun resorting to raids against soft targets reflected its structural weakness, as the militants were no longer able to mount large counterstrikes against Somali army and AMISOM positions. See also 2015 timeline of the War in Somalia References Somalia Category:Car and truck bombings in 2015 Category:Al-Shabaab (militant group) attacks in Mogadishu Category:Somali Civil War (2009–present) Category:2010s crimes in Mogadishu Category:Suicide bombings in Mogadishu Category:Terrorist incidents in Somalia in 2015 Category:Mass shootings in Somalia Category:2015 mass murders Category:April 2015 crimes in Africa Category:Attacks on buildings and structures in 2015 Category:Attacks on government buildings and structures in Mogadishu Category:Islamic terrorist incidents in 2015 Category:21st-century mass murders in Somalia Category:2015 mass shootings in Africa Category:Suicide car and truck bombings in Somalia Category:Mass murders in Mogadishu