Al-Shabab Attacks SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, Killing Three and Injuring 27

The attack underscores the group's ongoing threat in Somalia, despite efforts to curb their activities.

Al-Shabab militants launched a 13-hour siege on the SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, killing three and injuring 27, including soldiers and civilians.
The attack, claimed by Al-Shabab, broke a period of relative calm in Mogadishu and demonstrated the group's resilience despite ongoing military offensives.
Security forces killed all five attackers involved in the siege, which began with a heavy explosion and gunfire.
The SYL Hotel, frequently targeted in the past, is located near the presidential palace, underscoring the high-security risk in the area.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened a strategic meeting with defense officials to reinforce efforts against Al-Shabab.