The death toll rises to 35 after two attacks carried out by Al Shabaab in Somalia

MADRID, 4 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The death toll has risen to 35 after two car bomb attacks carried out by the terrorist group Al Shabaab in the Somali city of Mahas, located in the center of the country, as reported by Garowe Online.

The terrorists reportedly moved the car bombs to Mahas through the Wahbo area of ​​Galgadud, an area controlled by Al Shabaab after the army withdrew in mid-November after briefly taking it shortly before.

The target of the first explosion was a house where officials directing operations against Al Shabaab in the area were, although it is unknown if they were inside at the time of the attack.

Likewise, the second explosion took place at the house of the governor of Mahas, Mumin Mohamed Halane, who was unharmed, according to the Jowar portal. Halane himself has stated in statements to the Somali state news agency, SONNA, that the attacks have caused a large number of victims and property damage.

Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the double suicide attack in a message published through its propaganda channels, as reported by the SITE Intelligence Group, an organization specialized in monitoring terrorist groups.

Somalia has increased offensives against Al Shabaab in recent months with the support of clans and local militias as part of a series of decisions taken by the president, who promised upon taking office to put the fight against terrorism at the center of his efforts to stabilize the country. african country.