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Car bomb at restaurant in Somali capital, ongoing gunfire - police Car bomb at restaurant in Somali capital, ongoing gunfire - police
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Militants from Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, have attacked a restaurant in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. A car bomb went off near the establishment before a gunfight broke out, according to police.Militants from Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, have attacked a restaurant in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. A car bomb went off near the establishment before a gunfight broke out, according to police.
Lido beach in Mogadishu has been attacked, police said, urging residents to stay inside.Lido beach in Mogadishu has been attacked, police said, urging residents to stay inside.
"A car bomb exploded at Banadir beach restaurant at Lido beach and there is an exchange of gunfire. We have no other details so far," Major Ahmed Ibrahim, a police officer, told Reuters."A car bomb exploded at Banadir beach restaurant at Lido beach and there is an exchange of gunfire. We have no other details so far," Major Ahmed Ibrahim, a police officer, told Reuters.
The attackers have reportedly made their way inside the establishment, where gunfire is continuing, local journalist Ahmed Abdihadi reported.The attackers have reportedly made their way inside the establishment, where gunfire is continuing, local journalist Ahmed Abdihadi reported.
According to reports on Twitter, the attack is taking place meters from the Turkish embassy.According to reports on Twitter, the attack is taking place meters from the Turkish embassy.
One of the attackers was captured alive, local media reported quoting Somali security forces.
Militant group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.Militant group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.
It was not immediately clear if anyone has been killed or injured, but witnesses told Reuters that they saw at least two bodies lying on the ground outside the restaurant. It was not immediately clear if anyone has been killed or injured, but witnesses told Reuters that they saw at least two bodies lying on the ground outside the restaurant. 
Restaurants often visited by security officials and foreigners have become frequent Al-Shabaab targets.Restaurants often visited by security officials and foreigners have become frequent Al-Shabaab targets.
In a separate incident, a roadside bomb was detonated in southern Somalian town of Baardheere. It is believed to have been planted by al-Shabab militants. Local media said that it injured ten people, including Baardheere district commissioner.
In January, 20 people were killed when militants attacked the Beach View Café in the capital, using the same tactics of a car bomb followed by a shootout.In January, 20 people were killed when militants attacked the Beach View Café in the capital, using the same tactics of a car bomb followed by a shootout.
There are reports of another Al-Shabaab attack in the town of Bardhere, in the south of the country.There are reports of another Al-Shabaab attack in the town of Bardhere, in the south of the country.
At least 12 people, including security officials, were injured when an explosive device was detonated in a crowded area, local journalist Harun Maruf tweeted.At least 12 people, including security officials, were injured when an explosive device was detonated in a crowded area, local journalist Harun Maruf tweeted.