Explosion gunfire at nairobi hotel and office complex
I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic events that occurred at the DusitD2 hotel and office complex in Nairobi, Kenya. It's devastating to hear about the loss of life and injuries caused by the explosion and gunfire.
As of my knowledge cutoff, here's what I know about the incident:
- On January 15, 2019, a coordinated attack occurred at the DusitD2 hotel and office complex in Nairobi's Westlands neighborhood.
- The attack began with an explosion at the hotel's parking garage, followed by gunfire and explosions throughout the complex.
- The attack was carried out by a group of heavily armed terrorists, who took hostages and engaged in a prolonged firefight with Kenyan security forces.
- The attack lasted for several hours, with the Kenyan military and police responding to the situation.
- The death toll has been reported to be at least 21 people, including 14 Kenyans, 5 Britons, 1 American, 1 Canadian, and 1 Australian.
- Many more were injured, with some reports suggesting over 70 people were hurt.
- The attack was claimed by the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, which has been responsible for numerous attacks in Kenya in recent years.
The incident has sent shockwaves around the world, with condolences pouring in from governments and organizations globally. The Kenyan government has vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice and has launched an investigation into the attack.
It's heartbreaking to see such senseless violence and loss of life. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected, as well as the people of Kenya and the global community.
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