It was not immediately clear who killed Ms. Elman, who was described by friends and colleagues as a committed and tireless aid worker.
Tag: Somalia
Car Bombers in Somalia Hit U.S. and European Military Bases
The extremist group known as the Shabab claimed responsibility for an attack on an American base used to launch airstrikes against the group.
Mogadishu Mayor Dies of Injuries From Suicide Bombing
Abdirahman Omar Osman had been airlifted to Qatar, where he sought treatment after a July 24 attack, officials said.
Suicide Bomber Kills Officials in Mayor’s Office in Somalia’s Capital
The mayor of Mogadishu was holding a high-level security meeting when a suicide bomber entered, killing several top officials and leaving the mayor seriously injured.
With Guns, Cash and Terrorism, Gulf States Vie for Power in Somalia
In a battle for influence, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have both sent money and weapons to Somalia. A secret recording suggests that militants may be working with the Qataris.
She Moved Back to Tell Her Homeland’s Story, Then Fell Prey to the Unsparing Narrative of Terrorism
Hodan Nalaye, a Somali-Canadian journalist, had a popular online show about Somalia. She was killed in a terrorist attack on a hotel.
At Least 26 Dead in Somalia Hotel Attack Claimed by Shabab
Somali forces ended an all-night siege on a hotel in the southern port city of Kismayo on Saturday morning.
Somalia Attack Claimed by Shabab Kills 10, Including Canadian Journalist
At least 10 people, including a Canadian journalist, were killed by militant Islamists in an attack on a hotel in the port city of Kismayo, a Somali official said.
Could This Be the End of Frankincense?
As more uses are found for the aromatic resin, the population of trees that produce it are on the brink of collapse.
Ex-Lyft and Uber Driver in Virginia Was Responsible for Torture in Somalia in ’80s, Jury Finds
A civil case traced the man’s journey from an army commander in Somalia to a driver in Virginia for the ride-hailing services.