Jazeera Palace Hotel bombing
2015 suicide bombing in Somalia
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On July 26, 2015, the Jazeera Palace Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia was struck by a suicide bomber driving a vehicle packed with explosives.[1][2][3] At least 15 people were killed, including Chinese People's Armed Police Staff Sergeant Zhang Nan on guard duty at the Chinese Embassy.[1][4][5] Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.[1][2]
| Jazeera Palace Hotel bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |
Jazeera Palace Hotel, renovated months after the attacks. | |
| Location | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Date | July 26, 2015 |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 10-15+ |
| Injured | Several |
| Perpetrators | al-Shabab |
Events
On July 10, 2015, Shabab had attacked two hotels and a stadium housing peacekeepers.[4] The two hotels, Hotel Weheliye and Hotel Siyad, were targeted by car bombs.[6]
The heavily guarded hotel was regarded as secure and favored by diplomats and high-ranking government officials.[1]
The Jazeera Palace Hotel bombing by al Shabaab was endorsed by the Turkistan Islamic Party[7][8]