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December 2016 Mogadishu Suicide Bombing

A suicide bombing targeted a police station near the Port of Mogadishu, killing at least 29 people and injuring 50 others, most of them civilians and seaport employees.

UNSOLVED2016

Port of Mogadishu, Mogadishu, Somalia

4 SOURCESUPDATED JUL 2026
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Overview

In December 2016, a suicide bombing struck a police station located near the Port of Mogadishu, Somalia. According to available reporting, at least 29 people were killed and approximately 50 others were injured in the attack.

Attack Details

The bombing occurred at a police station situated near the Port of Mogadishu.

Key facts

Victims
On file
Date
2016
Location
Port of Mogadishu, Mogadishu, Somalia
Case status
unsolved

Case timeline

  1. 2016-12

    A suicide bombing occurred at a police station near the Port of Mogadishu, killing at least 29 people and injuring approximately 50 others.

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Port of Mogadishu, Mogadishu, Somalia

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Common questions

What happened to the victim?
A suicide bombing targeted a police station near the Port of Mogadishu, killing at least 29 people and injuring 50 others, most of them civilians and seaport employees.
Where did the bombing happen?
Port of Mogadishu, Mogadishu, Somalia.
What is the current status of the case?
Status: unsolved.
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Sources

  1. PRESSMogadishu Suicide Bombing (December 2016)EBSCO Research Starters · 2026-07-11
  2. ENCYCLOPEDICDecember 2016 Mogadishu suicide bombingWikipedia · 2026-07-10
  3. PRESSContemporaneous coverage — The New York TimesThe New York Times · 2026-07-10
  4. PRESSContemporaneous coverage — ReutersReuters · 2026-07-10

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