Historical eventMarch 52021

March 2021 Mogadishu bombing

Twenty people are killed and 30 injured in a suicide car bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia.

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When
Friday, March 5 20215 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2021-03-05.

Place: Mogadishu, Somalia.

Type: truck bombing.

Deaths reported: 21. Casualties: 30.

What happened

On 5 March 2021, a suicide car bombing occurred outside Luul Yemeni restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia. The attack killed at least 20 people and injured another 30. Later the same day, jihadist group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.

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March 5 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Friday.

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