Security forces in Somalia have ended the siege of a hotel in Mogadishu that was claimed by Islamist group al-Shabaab. The attack took place on 9 June and caused explosions and gunfire in the popular Lido Beach area of the city. Witnesses reported seeing people killed and injured. Al-Shabaab is known for targeting hotels and other high-profile locations in Mogadishu, often using suicide bombings. The Pearl Beach hotel, which was targeted in this attack, is popular with government officials and is located close to the Turkish Embassy.

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