MOGADISHU (Mareeg)—Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government said Wednesday it foiled planned attacks against members of parliament and other government officials.
The minister of jobs of the Somali government, Mohamed Abdi Hayir known as Mareye, said the government suspended a workshop that was held in Ambassador Hotel in Mogadishu for members of parliament.
Mr. Mareye said the workshop was organised by unregistered Agency and explosions occurred in front of the hotel after the workshop suspended.
He added that the police was still investigating the incident and would soon tell reporters about the results of the investigation.
Three consecutive used for cars loaded with explosives rocked in front of the hotel which the minister says they suspended a workshop on Monday.
The blasts targeted state minister for defence of the Somali government.
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