Somalia: At Least 20 Killed In Latest Attack

At least 20 people have been killed after two bombs went off followed by a 15-hour siege by armed militants on a hotel in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.

The siege was brought to an end by Security forces.

The gunmen entered the building after the two bombs were detonated in the area. it is feared more bodies will be found as security forces search the hotel.

The Islamist militant group al-Shabab said it had carried out the bombings.

Two weeks ago, 358 people died in the worst attack in Somalia since the group launched its offensive in 2007.

The al-Qaeda-linked group denies having any involvement with the 14 October attack, from which another 56 people are still missing.