Suicide car bomb kills 11 in Somali capital

By AFP Published: 2012-02-08T15:29:00+04:00

A suicide bomber killed at least 11 people Wednesday in the war-torn Somali capital Mogadishu when he detonated an explosive-laden vehicle near the presidential palace, officials said.

"There was a heavy explosion, a car full of explosives was detonated. At least 11 people were killed and a greater number were wounded," lawmaker Mohamed Iro said. Security officials confirmed the blast.