Two blasts rock Somali capital

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MOGADISHU, Somalia – Two suicide explosions followed by heavy bursts of gunfire have rocked Somali capital Mogadishu, a witness said.

The first explosion occurred near a security checkpoint at Sayidka junction in Mogadishu as Somali lawmakers were leaving parliament building.

The 2nd explosion went off after security forces intercepted a car bomb at KM4 area in the capital of Mogadishu, a witness, who asked to be anonymous, said.