The military spokesman Oguna communicated the government’s position: “we will not negotiate with terrorists.” More than 1000 persons were evacuated by the security forces. At least 62 people were killed by Somali al Shabab Islamists, including children and foreign people: Americans, British, French, Canadians, Indians, a Ghanaian, a South African and a Chinese woman.. During the combat, more than 175 people were injured.
On Monday, the siege entered its third day. Four big explosions were Monday at the mall, part of the continued battle. They were followed by volleys of gunfire .As estimated, there are yet hostages in the mall and this make difficult to action against the terrorists.
The Kenyan President Uhuru Kennyatta lost himself a nephew in the killing. He said on TV, addressing nation: “We will punish the masterminds swiftly and painfully.”
