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Somali Gov't Forces Conduct Security Operations in Mogadishu
(Sh.M.Network) -- The security forces ofSomalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG) ofSomaliaon Thursday begun conducting search operations in an attempt to curb insecurity acts in the government controlled districts of Mogadishu.Witnesses confirmed to Shabelle Media that they saw Somali police forces searching all kinds of vehicles and ordinary people using the main streets and junctions in Mogadishu, including Ex-control Afgoye,Banadir, Zoobe, KM4 Junctions, Trebunka square, Dabka, Sayidka memorial, Howlwadag district and also Bakaro market. The police forces were seen ordering the drivers of civilian buses entering intoMogadishuto stop as to look for Al shabab agents hidden among the ordinary passengers onboard the vehicles. During the operations young people are reported to have stayed at homes fearing from arbitrary arrest. TFG Security officials told Shabelle Media that search operations were aimed for ensuring the overall security of Mogadishu after Somali and AMISIOM forces launched on Tuesday joint offensives against Al shabab strongholds away from the capital. Posted by: Fred 2012-05-25 |
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