Somalia - 4 Civilians Died in an Explosion in Merca Town

At least 4 civilians have been confirmed dead after a landmine which was planted on the side of a street in the coastal town of Merca went off.

"The deceased civilians were perambulators and the target was an African Union convoy which was passing in downtown Merca" said Radio Dalsan correspondent in the area.

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