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Govt forces seize control of Boohodle
Reports reaching us from Togdheere region in northern Somalia indicate that pro-government forces have for the first time in more than 2 decades seized control of Buhodle town.Gen Abdifitah Isdid, a senior Somali military commander said he is leading the Somali federal government troops controlling the city, which has been in Somaliland admin hands for years. He said, the troops seized control of the town are loyal to the newly elected President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, who was picked by the federal MPs in February 8. Speaking to the local Media, General Isdid said Somaliland and Khamuto states will not back in control of the strategic city after it fell to the Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers. Posted by: Steve White 2017-02-23 |
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