Somalia: Possible mortar attack and sporadic gunfire reported in Mogadishu late April 5

Event

Local sources have reported an unspecified number of explosions accompanied by sporadic gunfire in Mogadishu during the evening of April 5. Unconfirmed information also indicates that a mortar round may have impacted near the National Intelligence and Security Agency headquarters. There have as yet been no reports of casualties.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Shelter in place until the situation becomes clear and authorities have brought the situation under control.