location: Westgate
notes: Al Shabaab attacks pedestrians in a shopping centre during mid-day, arriving in three separate groups using three different entrances. 68 dead, including private security staff, 150  injured over four days, hostages taken. Witnesses claim the attack was highly organised, with the attackers having pre-positioned weapons throughout the building, as well as obtaining access to service elevators. Following the attack al Shabaab claimed responsibility. There were claims the group specifically targeted non-Muslims. Foreigners were among those confirmed dead, including British, American, French, Canadians, Indians, a Ghanaian, a South African and a Chinese. The ordeal occurred over a four day period. Al Shabaab stated the reason for the attacks was the Kenyan military presence in Somalia.
target_text: location: Westgate, fatalities: 38