Posted on 06/26/2016 12:32:11 PM PDT by BenLurkin
The UN envoy in Somalia described Environment Minister Buri Mohamed Hamza as "passionate advocate". He was among at least 15 people killed at the hotel.
Al-Shabab launches frequent attacks in a bid to oust the UN-backed government.
But witnesses said the militants shot randomly at guests in the hotel, often used by politicians and tourists.
A gun battle then erupted between Somali forces and the attackers.
Michael Keating, the UN special representative in Somalia, condemned the "atrocious attack".
"The death of minister Hamza is very saddening. He was a passionate advocate for Somalia's natural environment and was fighting against its degradation," he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
The situation on the ground as of last year
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If this was only made a gun free zone - they could have been saved
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