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Somalia Beach Attack Kills 37, Sparks Nationwide Outcry

Hundreds gather to condemn the violence and call for stronger security measures in Mogadishu.

  • Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack on Lido beach, which left 37 dead and dozens injured.
  • Survivors and families of victims held protests demanding better security and government action.
  • Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud vowed to eliminate the terrorist threat and urged civilians to report militants.
  • Security analysts link the attack to the government's shift in focus from security to politics.
  • The incident is the deadliest in Mogadishu since a twin car bomb attack in October 2022.
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