Westgate Shopping Mall Siege
Terrifying Terrorist Attack
On September 21, 2013, the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, was attacked by terrorists from the militant group Al-Shabaab. The four-day siege resulted in 67 deaths and over 175 injuries. The attackers targeted shoppers and caused extensive damage to the mall, drawing international condemnation.
Global Response
Following the attack, Kenyan security forces, with international assistance, captured several suspects linked to the incident. The attack led to a global effort to enhance security measures in public spaces and prevent similar terrorist acts in the future.
