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Somalia's SYL hotel in Mogadishu 'stormed by al-Shabab'
Source: BBC
Al-Shabab militants have stormed a heavily-fortified hotel in central Mogadishu and are now "in control", the group told the BBC.
Two large explosions. believed to be car bombs, were heard near the Somali Youth League (SYL) hotel.
Police say they are attending the scene but there are not yet reports of any casualties.
Al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda affiliate, is waging an armed insurgency in the country.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-35673533
