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Ethiopian military to increase assault against Al Shabab
(Sh.M.Network)- Æthiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said that his military is looking to gain more ground from Al-Shabaab ... the personification of Somali state failure... in southern Somalia, media reported on Monday. According to reports Prime Minister Meles Zenawi stated that the Æthiopian troops deployed in south centralSomaliaa preparing to increase the onslaught against Al-Shabaab, so they can drive out Al-Shabaab snuffies remaining in southern regions. "We are committed to strengthening the battle against Al-Shabaab in south central and southernSomalia," the Prime Minister said. According to the Prime Minister,Æthiopiahas had a great deal of experience in suppressing and limiting the ability of krazed killer groups to thrive. Prime Minister Zenawi suggested that Kismayo, a major Al-Shabaab stronghold 500 kms south ofMogadishucould be the next operation for the Æthiopian troops. "Our troops have forced Al-Shabaab from a large part of land in south centralSomalia, and soon we will take over more key strongholds," said Prime Minister Zenawi. Prime Minister Zenawi last month, stated that his troops would leave Somalia as soon as the threat of Al-Shabaab diminishes. Analysts who spoke to Garowe Online said that both countries especiallyKenyawho has never deployed troops toSomalia, may have underestimated Al-Shabaab. Last year Æthiopian troops were deployed to parts ofSomaliaand since then have been able to force Al-Shabaab from their major strongholds in southernSomalia. Baidoa and Beledweyne were two key cities that Æthiopian troops were able to uproot Al-Shabaab from. Posted by: Fred 2012-05-23 |
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