Mogadishu, Somalia – A mortar attack shook the area surrounding Aden Adde International Airport and the heavily fortified Halane camp early Thursday morning, triggering widespread panic among residents and foreign personnel.
The barrage set off emergency sirens across Mogadishu’s green zone, sending people scrambling for shelter as projectiles landed near the compound that houses United Nations missions, embassies, and international agencies.
Authorities have yet to confirm any casualties or reveal the extent of the damage. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes amid heightened tensions in the Somali capital.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. The incident underscores the persistent threat faced by Mogadishu’s diplomatic and humanitarian community.