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The blast in Mogadishu, Somalia has injured over 500 people official reports claim which includes over 200 dead, the death toll is set to rise as rubble is cleared. Nearby buildings were demolished as a result and cars were also severely burnt beyond recognition. Loved ones have flocked to nearby hospitals to find their friends and family. Some of the dead were said to have been identified and taken for burial. The blast occurred in a busy area where foreign Embassies are located nearby.
The President of Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajohas ordered flags to be flown at half-mast and called on the citizens to help to
“…donate blood and comfort the bereaved.”
A committee has also be put together to help arrange national funerals and help those affected.
Turkeys Red Crescent Emergency response team were amongst the first to send help, aid has been flown into Somalia by Turkey and some of the critically ill are being flown back to Turkey for medical treatment. You can also donate to them directly to help them continue to carry out their work across the world. (Scroll down to donate directly to Aamin Ambulance and hospitals in Somalia)
.@RedCrescentTR Emergency Response Team evacuates critical Patients from Mogadishu ???? #Turkish People & Leadership #Somalia will never Forget pic.twitter.com/MBb4n5VKBl
— Dahir Kulane (@Dahirkulane) October 16, 2017
Turkey sends military air ambulance to airlift the injured in Saturday bombing to Turkey for further medical treatment.#MogadishuTruckBomb pic.twitter.com/2PH0M7PJty
— Dusty Philosopher (@abdallasambul) October 15, 2017
Amongst the dead are Somali locals, aid workers and volunteers for charities and reporters. Maryama Abdullahi was amongst the dead and was due to graduate as a doctor this weekend.
These young and beautiful individuals are still missing after yesterday's #MogadishuTruckBomb. #Somalia pic.twitter.com/BLMMtYSJWP
— Mohamed Ibar Dirie (@mrooble0) October 15, 2017
Maryama Abdullahi was to graduate on Sunday as a Medical doctor. She lost her life in the #MogadishuTruckBomb together with 40+ others. pic.twitter.com/3cKZ6xsnIL
— Yassin Juma (@Yassinjuma) October 14, 2017
Tracing the missing
Somalia’s Leading Independent Radio station Dalsan Fm has also opened a hotline to help families trace the missing. Please share with any individuals who are looking for family.
Radio Dalsan has opened a hotline to help family trace kin following the #MogadishuTruckBomb. Tel 648800 or WhatsApp 0615579070
— Radio Dalsan (@DalsanFM) October 14, 2017
Donate
The four places you can donate to (Please email selina@amaliah.com to notify us of other campaigns)
1. Aamin Ambulance
The free community ambulance service Aamin Ambulance have been responding to the attack and already transported over 200 injured people and 75 dead.
You can help the organisation continue their efforts by donating here Gofundme for Aamin Ambulance
2) Somali Faces
Another campaign has also been started by GoFundme by Somali Faces
#SomaliFaces is doing an emergency fundraising for the victims of the Mogadishu attack. More info: https://t.co/U1TBDjdPfL please share
— Somali Faces (@SomaliFaces) October 15, 2017
3) Sisters from Cardiff
Are raising funds which will be sent directly to the hospitals for medical supplies to cope with the tragic attacks (via Sheikh Mohamed from Masjid Noor-al Islam in Cardiff) Donate now
4) KCL Somali Society
Are helping a local voluntary group raise funds, the group are currently helping the families and victims affected.
We are raising money for Gurmadka Qaran , a voluntary-based group helping families find missing members. #Mogadishu https://t.co/qK47lNayv1
— KCL Somali Society (@KingsSomaliSoc) October 18, 2017
Respects
If you are part of a local organisation, university or charity why not arrange a vigil or raise awareness of what has happened in Somalia. KCL Isoc and UCL BME did the following:
- A vigil was organised by Kings College Universities ISOC on the 17th of October at 17.30pm.
- The UCL BME Students Network also organised a Banner making session
Awareness
It’s time to use your social media platforms to bring awareness of the tragic events so we can increase donations and coverage. Simply put; people need to be made aware in order to help and know what is going on.
Somalia has suffered the worst attacks in its history and the lack of media attention is shameful. #Somalia #MogadishuTruckBomb
— hala (@hhhalaah) October 15, 2017
let me use my 280 characters to say that there was a truck bomb in mogadishu, somalia that went off and killed over 200 people and injured another 300+. it has not gotten any media attention. this is one of the deadliest attacks and deserves to be heard about. #PrayForSomalia
— andromeda (@infnitywar) October 15, 2017
At least 239 killed by truck bomb – Somalia's worst terrorist attack. May Allah protect the people of Somalia. Ya Allah.
— Heraa Hashmi (@caveheraa) October 15, 2017
The story so far…
#Somalia 100's of Somalis at Banadir junction to donate their blood for the victims of yesterday's attack. The humanity of my people ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oYMfvS4Fzm
— Leyla Hussein FRSA (@LeylaHussein) October 15, 2017
Positive Story in the face of tragedy. Kalkaal a private Hosp has offered free treatment & surgery to 35 victims of the #MogadishuTruckBomb. pic.twitter.com/VEHFIrORz6
— Radio Dalsan (@DalsanFM) October 14, 2017
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