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Battle occurs in Bay region of Somalia
MOGADISHU -- At least ten people were reportedly killed in a fierce fighting between the Somali government forces and Al Shabaab militants in Bay region of southern Somalia on Thursday morning, as the Somali Federal Government Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon welcomed a sea-launched attack that targeted Al Shabaab stronghold, Barawe coastal town in Lower Shabelle region, Garowe Online reports.The battle erupted after the armed convoy of the Somali Federal Government thrust into Al Shabaab bases in El-Dhun Adegow area which is situated between Bay regional capital of Baidoa and Bakool regional district of Waajid, officials said. Residents of El-Dhun Adegow, about 45 KM from Baidoa told the media that Al Shabaab still controls the area and the Federal government officials in Bay region said the Somali government forces returned to their previous positions. Posted by: Steve White 2013-10-13 |
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