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| Africa Horn |
| Somali forces, local fighters repel Al-Shabaab assault in central region: army |
| 2025-07-07 |
| [Garowe] The Somali National Army (SNA), with the help of local fighters, blocked the Al-shabaab militants from making advances in central regions, leading to an altercation with lasted for several hours, Saturday, amid the ongoing crackdown against the group. Multiple security sources said heavy fighting took place within Gumare village, southeast of Moqokori town, on Saturday, between government forces supported by Ma’awisley fighters on one side and al-Shabaab militants. Major Salim Omar Ahmed, the commander of the 27th battalion, said at least 15 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed, with one pickup destroyed. The al-Shabaab fighters were unable to proceed to Moqokori, their desired destination. The message was corroborated by local sources who said the militants were trying to advance to Moqokori town but suffered massive losses, leading to an instant retreat. They have been pushed back to Cel Qoxle village, which they seized several days ago. Al-Shabaab on their side claimed killing 15 government soldiers and injuring 25 others during today’s fighting, a claim that has not been independently verified. The militants are fond of exaggerating their numbers, a strategy used to mislead the masses. Related: Moqokori: 2025-07-06 Somalia: Macawisley forces launch coordinated attack on Al-Shabaab near Gumare Moqokori: 2025-07-05 Al-Shabaab seizes key town as Somalia marks 65 years of independence Moqokori: 2025-07-04 Somalia: Al-Shabaab is claimed to have captured two villages near Moqokori after Macawisley forces retreated |
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