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2025-05-13 Africa Horn
South West State forces launch offensive against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
[ShabelleMedia] Security forces from Somalia’s South West State on Sunday launched a major military operation against al-Shabaab
... Somalia's version of the Taliban, functioning as an arm of al-Qaeda...
Death Eaters in several villages under Walanweyn district in the Lower Shabelle region, officials said.

The offensive targeted the areas of Yaaqbariwayne, Leego, and Carmoole, following intelligence reports that al-Shabaab fighters were mobilizing in the region.

"Our forces responded swiftly and conducted a planned assault on bad boy positions," said a military officer involved in the operation. "We killed several fighters, destroyed key installations, and regained control of the affected areas."

Following the operation, South West State forces began sweeping the area to secure it from potential counterattacks and to stabilize local security.

Meanwhile,
...back at the secret hideout, Scarface Al sneeringly put his proposition to little Nell...
the main highway linking the capital, Mogadishu, with Baydhabo remains under al-Shabaab control. Due to the persistent threat of roadside kaboomings and ambushes, top government and South West State officials have been forced to travel between the two cities by air.

Security sources say the bad boy group regularly stages attacks along the route, targeting military convoys and civilian vehicles.
Posted by trailing wife 2025-05-13 2025-05-13 04:29|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [114 views ]  Top
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