Al menos 18 muertos en ataque a academia policía de Somalia

Al menos 18 muertos en ataque a academia policía de Somalia

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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A suicide bomber from the extremist group Al-Shabaab attacked a police academy in Somalia, killing 18 and injuring 20. Disguised as a police officer, the attacker infiltrated the academy and detonated explosives during a morning exercise. Al-Shabaab, linked to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility, continuing its pattern of high-profile attacks in Mogadishu. The group has become Africa's deadliest, increasingly targeting US forces following increased US military actions authorized by the Trump administration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were killed in the attack on the police academy in Somalia?

30

10

25

18

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the disguise used by the suicide bomber to enter the police academy?

Military uniform

Civilian clothes

Sportswear

Police officer uniform

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack on the police academy?

Taliban

Boko Haram

ISIS

Al-Shabaab

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Al-Shabaab's connection to other terrorist organizations?

Linked to ISIS

Linked to Al-Qaeda

Independent

Linked to Boko Haram

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change in US policy has led to increased attacks by Al-Shabaab?

Withdrawal of troops

Increased airstrikes and operations

Reduction in military presence

Increased diplomatic efforts