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MOGADISHU, May 15 — Explosions sounding like mortar shells were heard today in the area of Mogadishu airport where parliamentarians were meeting to elect a new president, residents said. “I counted three big sounds of mortar shells landing in the direction of the airport. We are shocked to hear...

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MOGADISHU, May 15 — Explosions sounding like mortar shells were heard today in the area of Mogadishu airport where parliamentarians were meeting to elect a new president, residents said.

“I counted three big sounds of mortar shells landing in the direction of the airport. We are shocked to hear those sounds of mortars at a time Mogadishu is under a complete curfew. Who is firing them?” said Mogadishu resident Halima Ibrahim.

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