location: Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne
notes: On 07/09 at around 13:40 two explosions were reported from Village Restaurant in the vicinity of the National Theatre (Xamar-Weyne District) in Mogadishu. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the two explosions were caused by a VBIED and possibly a second suicide bomber on foot. Initial reports indicate that casualties could exceed 18, plus 40 wounded. AMISOM and Somali forces were dispatched to the scene immediately after the attack. Al Shabaab later claimed responsibility. Rumours linger the adjacent hotel was a hub for spies working for CIA and MI5.
target_text: location: Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne, fatalities: 18