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Shaboobs retake towns following allied forces pull out
Al Shabaab fighters have retaken full control of two strategic towns in Bakol province , a day after Somali and AU troops surprise withdrawal, according to local official confirmation.
Speaking in an interview with Radio Shabelle, Rabdhure administrator Mohamed Kheyre Salad said he is upset and shocked the pulling out of the allied forces from the towns after two years.
| Upset, sure, but you can't be 'shocked' because you knew it would happen... |
The coalition forces retreated from Rabdhure and Burdhuhule on Friday, giving Al Shabaab an access to move back in the towns without a resistance or a fight from SNA and Ethiopian troops. Al Shabaab secured the towns after they have been vacated by the allied troops, seizing the police stations an the administrative offices, hoisting their flag on the main entrance and exit routes.
| Almost as if this is a plan. AMISOM pulls out, Shaboobs come in, AMISOM comes back, etc. Nice racket for both sides to make money from their respective donors... |
Somali federal government forces backed by AU troops have withdrawn from several key towns in southern Somalia in the past, and the move allowed Al shabaab to make an easy comeback.
Posted by: Steve White 2016-07-03 |
