Incident Summary:

11/02/2014: An explosive device detonated targeting an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) convoy at a market in Huriwa neighborhood, Mogadishu, Somalia. There were an unknown number of casualties in the blast; the victims included soldiers and civilians. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the incident.

GTD ID:
201411020003

When:
2014-11-02

Country:
Somalia

Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Banaadir

City:
Mogadishu

Location Details:
The incident occurred in the Suuqa Xoolaha area of the Huriwa neighborhood.

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Military
Name of Entity African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
Specific Description Convoy
Nationality of Target International
Target Type: Private Citizens & Property
Name of Entity Not Applicable
Specific Description Civilians
Nationality of Target Somalia
Additional Information
Hostages No
Ransom No
Property Damage Yes
Extent of Property Damage Unknown
Value of Property Damage Unknown
Weapon Information
Type Sub-type
Explosives Land Mine
Weapon Details
A remote-controlled landmine was used in the attack.
Additional Information
Suicide Attack?No
Part of Multiple Incident?No
Criterion 1 (more) Yes
Criterion 2 (more) Yes
Criterion 3 (more) Yes
Doubt Terrorism Proper (more) No
Perpetrator Group Information
Group Name Claimed Responsibility
Al-Shabaab Yes (Confirmed: Unknown; Mode: Personal claim)
Perpetrator Statistics
Number of Perpetrators Unknown
Number of Captured Perpetrators 0
Casualty Information
Total Number of Casualties Unknown
Total Number of Fatalities Unknown
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured Unknown
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
"Somalia: Blast Targeting AU Forces Kills, Wounds Unspecified Number of Civilians in Mogadishu," Radio Kulmiye Online, November 2, 2014.
"Highlights: Somalia Daily Media Highlights 04 November 14," OSC Summary, November 3, 2014.
"Highlights: Somalia Daily Media Highlights 03 November 14," OSC Summary, October 31, 2014.