Somalia: Heavy Gun Fire Reported Near Somalia's Presidential Palace As Gun Men Attack Hotel

A fierce fight is underway near Mogadishu's presidential palace with militants suspected to be members of Al-shabab attacking an hotel.

By Tuesday evening, the popular SYL hotel in Mogadishu, there was heavy gunfire, government officials and witnesses said.

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