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Death toll from blast in Somalia's capital rises to 231

October 16, 2017

Three days of mourning have been declared following the blast in Mogadishu. (Source: Other)

Angry protesters have taken to the streets in Somalia's capital a day after a massive truck bomb killed at least 231 people.

The protesters who gathered at the scene of the blast are chanting against the attack, the deadliest ever in the Horn of Africa nation.

The government has blamed the Somalia-based al-Shabab extremist group for what it calls a "national disaster." Al-Shabab has not commented but often targets Mogadishu with bombings.

Yesterday's blast is the single deadliest attack ever in the Horn of Africa nation.

Many of the bodies in hospital mortuaries are yet to be identified.

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