Government Soldiers in Somalia Reportedly Spray Poor People With Bullets, Steal Aid
On Eid
Tuesday the 15th of October was a special day for Muslims around the world as they marked the Eid Ul Adha but it turned down to be a sorrowful day for poor families who lost their loved ones as government soldiers opened gunfire indiscriminately to a crowd who hoped to receive some gifts for their holyday celebrations.
Initial reports confirmed that at least 1 person was confirmed dead and two other seriously injured during the ugly incident. The deceased person has been confirmed as a lady who worked as a laborer in order to take care of her ageing parents.
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