...... the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...hard boyz in central and southern regions, authorities confirmed, with the country striving to restore normality after decades of instability and chaos.
The information ministry said at least 30 al-Shabaab hard boyz were killed in the latest operations in Galgaduud, within Galmadug state, and subsequently weapons were seized by the national army which has been pursuing the bully boys.
The operation, Adala told the state media, was activated in El-Qurac along the border of Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions. The latest confrontation comes amid ongoing operations across the country with the assistance of the international community.
"Over 30 al-Shabaab faceless myrmidons eliminated in National Army’s planned operation in El-Qurac, bordering Galgudud and Middle Shabelle regions. Weapons and equipment seized, terrorist base destroyed. The ongoing pursuit of fighters," the ministry added.
The operation is one of the many conducted across the country with the Somali National Army [SNA] taking the lead. The national army is also getting support from international partners among them the US Africa Command and the African Union
...a union consisting of 53 African states, most run by dictators of one flavor or another. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established in 2002, the AU is the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was even less successful...
Transition Mission in Somalia [ATMIS].
Over 200 Al-shabaab militants killed in a week, Defense ministry official says
[GoobjoogNews] The Somali National Army has killed more than 200 al-shabaab turbans over the past week, Ministry of Defense spokesperson General Abdullahi Ali Aanood has said.
General Anood further said the national army backed by regional forces and its international partners killed 30 krazed killers, including two top al-shabaab turbans in an operation at El- qorac early Wednesday.
Addressing a presser in Mogadishu, the Spokesman said the operation against the turbans was carried out in several regions across the country including Galcad and Budbud areas of the Middle Shabelle region.
Operations have also been conducted in the Hobyo rural area of Mudug region and the forest under Welmarow village in Lower Juba.