Explosions Heard Near Site Of Somali Presidential Vote

Explosions sounding like mortar shells were heard on Sunday in the area of Mogadishu airport where parliamentarians were meeting to elect a new president, residents said, Trend reports citing Reuters .

'I counted three big sounds of mortar shells landing in the direction of the airport. We are shocked to hear those sounds of mortars at a time (when) Mogadishu is under a complete curfew. Who is firing them?' said Mogadishu resident Halima Ibrahim.

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