Militants attack prison in Somali capital shattering period of calm

Breakdown

• Militants attacked a major prison near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.
• The attack ended several months of relative calm in the Somali capital. 6s
• The prison also serves as the headquarters for the regional intelligence unit. 16s
• The attack followed the government's removal of longstanding roadblocks across the city. 19s
• Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility, stating prisoners were released; casualty numbers are unknown. 36s