Terrorism Increases Attacks as Elections Drag in Somalia

Al-Shabab mounted one of its deadliest attacks Wednesday, targeting elections at the regional presidential palace in Beledweyne town. Forty-eight people were killed and more than 100 others wounded.

Among the dead was a firebrand woman member of parliament, Amina Mohamed, who was on the campaign trail when she was targeted and killed by a suicide bomber.

Somalia has been in election mode since last July to fill the 329 seats in its parliament.

Terror groups carry out frequent attacks in Somalia with the aim of “overthrowing the government” but this chaos and terrorism are helping to further delay the election.