Al Shabab claims Somalia plane bomb attack

Al Shabab claims Somalia plane bomb attack





Group says it attacked Daallo Airlines after its initial target, a Turkish Airlines flight, cancelled Mogadishu flight.


The blast punched a one-metre-sized hole in the side of the Airbus A321 [AP Photo]

Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for a purported bomb attack on a passenger plane in Somalia earlier this month, saying it was targeted at Western officials and Turkish NATO forces.

The blast punched a one-metre-sized hole in the side of the Airbus A321 about 15 minutes after it had taken off from Mogadishu heading for Djibouti on February 2.

A senior source within the group told Al Jazeera that its initial target was a Turkish Airlines jet, but it only attacked Daallo Airlines after Turkey's national carrier cancelled its flight to the Somali capital.

In a statement obtained by Al Jazeera, the armed group said on Saturday the attack on the Daallo Airlines flight was part of an operation targeting dozens of Western intelligence officials and Turkish NATO forces.

It added that while the operation did not bring down the plane, "it struck terror in the hearts of the crusaders, demonstrating to the disbelievers that despite all their security measures and the strenuous efforts they make to conceal their presence, the Mujahideen can and will get to them."

Al Shabab said the operation was "retribution for the crimes committed by the coalition of Western crusaders and their intelligence agencies against the Muslims of Somalia".
Al Shabab is fighting to overthrow Somalia's government and establish a state based on its interpretation of Islamic law.

READ MORE: Somalia airplane damage 'caused by bomb'

Last week, Somali Transport and Aviation Minister Ali Ahmed Jama said the mid-air explosion, which forced the plane to make an emergency landing, had been caused by a bomb.

The suspected bomber identified as Abdulahi Abdisalam was killed, probably after being propelled out of the aircraft in the explosion, investigators said.

The explosion did not damage the plane's navigation system, and this is what enabled the pilot to make the emergency landing.

READ MORE: Somali jet suspect 'checked in on Turkish Airlines'

Last Sunday, the head of Daallo Airlines told Al Jazeera that the suspected bomber on the jet was meant to board a Turkish Airlines flight.

Mohamed Ibrahim Yassin Olad said the flight's 74 passengers were originally checked in with Turkish Airlines, which flies to Somalia three times a week.

"They were not our passengers. Turkish Airlines cancelled its flight from Mogadishu that morning because the incoming flight from Djibouti could not come to Mogadishu because of what they said was strong wind," Olad said.

"They requested we carry the passengers on their behalf to Djibouti where they would continue their journey on a Turkish Airlines flight," he added.

The February 2 incident is the third aircraft attack to be claimed by al Shabab.

In December 2014, the group claimed to have shot down a Kenyan army jet over southern Somalia.

In 2007, al Shabab said it had shot down a civilian aircraft carrying supplies and eastern European engineers for the African Union Mission over Mogadishu's airport.

Also in the same year, the rebel group claimed to have shot down an Ethiopian military aircraft in southern Somalia amid fighting with troops from the neighbouring country.

Burundi crisis: At least 34 bodies found in Bujumbura

Burundi crisis: At least 34 bodies found in Bujumbura
At least 34 bodies have been found in Burundi's capital after the worst night of violence in recent times.

Most of the bodies found on the streets of Bujumbura appear to be young men killed by gunfire, some with their hands tied behind their backs.

The bodies were found a day after attacks on military sites. Residents accuse police of taking revenge.

Unrest has blighted Burundi since an attempted coup in May and protests over the president's continued rule.

The attempt to overthrow President Pierre Nkurunziza followed his decision to seek a third term in office, which he won in a disputed election in July.

BBC Africa analyst Richard Hamilton says bodies on the streets are almost a daily occurrence in Bujumbura but this is by far the largest number of deaths in one night.

At least 34 bodies have been found in Burundi's capital after the worst night of violence in recent times.
Most of the bodies found on the streets of Bujumbura appear to be young men killed by gunfire, some with their hands tied behind their backs.

The bodies were found a day after attacks on military sites. Residents accuse police of taking revenge.

Unrest has blighted Burundi since an attempted coup in May and protests over the president's continued rule.

The attempt to overthrow President Pierre Nkurunziza followed his decision to seek a third term in office, which he won in a disputed election in July.

BBC Africa analyst Richard Hamilton says bodies on the streets are almost a daily occurrence in Bujumbura but this is by far the largest number of deaths in one night.

An army spokesman said 12 insurgents were killed.

According to the UN, at least 240 people have been killed since April and more than 200,000 have fled to neighbouring countries.

There have been regular killings of both opposition activists and Nkurunziza supporters.

The violence has raised fears of a return to worsening ethnic tension between Hutus and Tutsis.

Mr Nkurunziza led a Hutu rebel group against the then Tutsi-dominated army during the civil war that followed the killing of Hutu President Melchior Ndadaye in 1993.

Toyota's Ultimate Utility Vehicle minivan takes its swagger off road

The Engaged suspension system increases the UUV's ride height and improves approach and departure angles
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We knew the Toyota Ultimate Utility Vehicle would be one of the most delightfully odd vehicles of the year the minute we heard about it months ago, and now that Toyota has released all the details, we find it better than expected. Not only is it the gnarliest minivan you've likely ever seen, but it's packed inside and out with innovative solutions and high-tech equipment that allows it to navigate the world's nastiest terrain and serve as a mobile workstation.

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The Ultimate Utility Vehicle has parked at SEMA this week, on a break from the 16,500-mile (26,550-km) North American tour it was designed for. Toyota's Ever-Better Expedition is the American part of the Five Continents Driving Project, sending engineers on grueling road trips to push Toyota vehicles to the limits and engage with customers along the way. Toyota has completed the hot-weather part of the North American voyage and will soon embark on a cold-weather trip through Canada and Alaska.

As the mobile command hub of the expedition, the Ultimate Utility Vehicle is built to handle the toughest stretches with aplomb. It all starts with the redesigned body-on-frame construction. Toyota hollowed out the Sienna's unibody, reinforced it and secured it to a reinforced Tacoma 4x4 truck frame, giving the minivan the needed grit.
The chassis is enhanced with an Engaged four-link long-travel suspension, lifting the vehicle's ride height by 4 inches (10 cm). That suspension system gives the 22x12-in Monster Energy 539B off-road wheels up to 15.75 inches (40 cm) of cushion, while the 33x22 Nitto Mud Grappler tires claw into all types of ground below. A TRD supercharger boosts engine power, and a Wilwood brake package enhances stopping power.

A stock Sienna body might look a little odd sitting atop that monstrous underbody, so Toyota dressed it for the occasion. Attire includes an N-FAB custom front bumper, front winch, custom rear bumper, flared fenders and a PPG matte black finish. The roof houses a custom rack and LED lights bar.

During the build, Toyota realized that the oversized wheel-tire combination was too big for the Sienna, so it reworked the front and rear doors. The motorized rear doors slide out, instead of straight back, and the front doors are hinged at the rear, coach style, which only adds to the UUV's sinister look.
All that work might have you wondering why Toyota didn't just use a standard 4x4 as its command center instead of making a monster minivan? It's a fair question since Toyota's North American lineup includes two of the most rugged 4x4s on the market in the Land Cruiser and 4Runner. Part of it was certainly putting a fun face on its expedition and getting some added press, but Toyota also explains that it chose the Sienna for its spacious interior, which it's using as a high-tech mobile office.

The UUV's role is to provide a place for engineers to monitor vehicle data from all nine vehicles on the expedition, record video of vehicle performance during both day and night stretches, and communicate with Toyota HQ via Skype. The captain's chairs in back provide access to a high-tech logistics system that goes way beyond the typical in-vehicle telematics hardware. It includes a 60-in Sony LED TV, TracVision mobile satellite television receiver, mobile Internet, laptop trays, Wi-Fi, 17-in monitor, USB ports, 2,500-watt JBL audio system, and Flir M-324xp night vision camera system with HD recording.

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