article_snippet: Security forces, led by a unit from the elite US-trained special forces troops known as 'Gaashaan,' were able to enter and take control of Somali troops storm building, following a 12-hour stand off.
article_snippet: Somali police take position after Al-Mukarramah .
article_snippet: The 12-hour stand-off was brought to an end with at least 17 dead including civilians and government officials .
article_snippet: Police and security forces stand guard at the scene of the car bombing as Police and security forces exchange gunfire with militants inside the building .
article_snippet: Somali police take aim as Somali police walk outside the Hotel Maka Al-Mukaram, where an unknown number of people are being held hostage .
article_snippet: Police surrounded the attack, but heavy gunfire from militants initially prevented heavy gunfire from militants from mounting a rescue operation.
article_snippet: Two policemen take up positions near the hotel during Two policemen shootout with al-Shabaab extremists .
article_snippet: Two police officers take cover behind a wall of the hotel's exterior during the standoff with militants .
article_snippet: Soldiers and policemen carry a woman from the scene amid a hail of gunfire .
article_snippet: Security forces discuss how best to tackle the hostage situation which broke out earlier this afternoon .
article_snippet: Pictured is a policeman running into position .
article_snippet: Soldiers armed with assault rifles take position of the area devastated by a suicide bomber .
highlights_snippet: 12-hour bloody stand off ends after Somali troops storm building .
  