In brief
- Somali Guardian reported on 21 July 2020 that a three-story building collapsed in Mogadishu on Monday evening.
- One person was recovered dead and more than 16 were rescued, according to the report.
- The report gives no cause, no responsible party, and no subsequent developments.
On 21 July 2020, Somali Guardian reported that a three-story building collapsed in Mogadishu on Monday evening, killing at least one person and injuring an unspecified number of others.
Somali Guardian reported that one person was recovered dead after the collapse, citing unnamed rescuers. The article states that the building was three stories tall and that the collapse occurred on Monday evening in Somalia's capital. The exact calendar date of the collapse is not specified in the report.
More than 16 people were rescued from the rubble, according to Somali Guardian, and many of those rescued were taken to hospitals in Mogadishu. The report does not name any hospitals or provide casualty figures for the injured.
The rescue operation began shortly after the collapse and continued for several hours through midnight, Somali Guardian reported. The operation was mainly carried out by volunteering residents, the article states. No emergency service, agency, or contractor is identified as leading the rescue effort.
Somali Guardian's report does not identify the building's owner, developer, contractor, engineer, client, or funder. No district, street, or neighbourhood location in Mogadishu is given. The cause of the collapse is not stated, and no subsequent investigation or safety measures are mentioned.
The article's headline states "16 Rescued," while the body states "More than 16," an inconsistency noted in the report. The report provides no updates or developments after its publication on 21 July 2020.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were rescued in the Mogadishu building collapse?
Somali Guardian reported that more than 16 people were rescued, though the article's headline says 16 Rescued, an inconsistency within the report.
What caused the building collapse in Mogadishu?
The Somali Guardian report does not state a cause for the collapse.
Who owned the building that collapsed in Mogadishu?
The Somali Guardian report does not identify the building's owner, developer, contractor, or any responsible party.