Somalian troops have reportedly killed about ten people in Mogadishu, as they opened fire around internally displaced persons (IDPs) queuing to receive food and humanitarian aid at the Gahayrs University Building, in the Daynile district of the city. According to anonymous sources who witnessed the tragic event take place, the event allegedly followed a shootout between soldiers, but civilians bore the brunt of the outcome, for the most part.
#BREAKING 11 people have been killed today by armed men in #Mogadishu. Victims were in lines to get Aid Cards when the armed men open fire.
— Mogadishu News (@MogadishuNews) November 16, 2015
Mogadishu media: More than10 pple were killed most of them internally displaced people after a shootout btw soldiers https://t.co/N9f8dTAme0
— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) November 16, 2015
Twitter users are currently expressing their condolences for the victims and their families on the network using #Mogadishu, with some adopting the style of France’s supporters on social media of combining the Somalian flag with their profile pictures.
Shocked at shooting of civilians queuing for food rations in #Mogadishu. Heart goes out to victims’ families. Perpetrators must face justice
— Nick Kay (@Somalia111) November 16, 2015
My heart goes out to all the innocents who died today in #Mogadishu.😔😔😔😔 May Allah grant them Jannah ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ #PrayForMogadishu #Somalia
— Mogadishu News (@MogadishuNews) November 16, 2015
#Somalia is my country #Mogadishu is my city. Good morning all of you pic.twitter.com/YOjZkIhpbT
— Mohamed Bashle (@mohamedbashle) November 16, 2015
Comprehensive details of the event are still unknown, and more updates on the story are expected. There is also presently no comment from the government and authorities.
