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Al-Shabaab attack KDF base in Somalia as bomb blast kill two in port city
[Garowe] al-Shabaab ...... Somalia's version of the Taliban...Arabic for students... , functioning as an arm of al-Qaeda... Lions of Islam attacked a Kenya Defense Forces [KDF] Forward Operating Base in southern Somalia on Wednesday in a rare ambush that comes after weeks of stability and peace in the region. Residents reported heavy fighting at the KDF Forward Operating Base in Hosingow which is found within Sector II of African Union ...a union consisting of 53 African states, most run by dictators of one flavor or another. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established in 2002, the AU is the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was even less successful... Mission Forces [AMISOM] in Somalia. The base is under the control of KDF. According to reports, KDF troops exchanged fire with the al-Shabaab Lions of Islam who wanted to run over the base, with the fight lasting for several hours. Details about the casualties remain scanty but it's reported that the Lions of Islam were subdued. The KDF, AMISOM, and the federal government of Somalia are yet to issue a statement with regard to the latest ambush by the al-Qaeda-linked hard boys. In fact, the military rarely gives details on operations or ambushes. It's not the first time the Lions of Islam are trying to run over or attack a KDF military base within Somalia. In 2016, the Lions of Islam attacked El-Adde Forward Operating Base run by KDF, killing over 200 soldiers according to reports. A year later, the Lions of Islam also attacked Kulbiyow FOB in Jubaland killing over 70 KDF soldiers. In return, the KDF has managed to liberate several towns within Somalia, killing thousands of Lions of Islam in the process besides capturing quite a number of the attackers. Elsewhere, at least two people were killed in a blast in Marka, Lower Shabelle region. The explosion, which is said to have been heard in some parts of town, took place in Awale Garage in Marka’s Wadajir neighborhood with reports saying that the blast was a remote-controlled landmine. At least two people are said to have succumbed to injuries sustained during the blast while several others are maimed. Marka locals reported having heard heavy gunfire from government soldiers stationed at Marka cop shoppe near Awale garage after the incident. There was another landmine blast at Ambareso area near Barawe port city on Thursday morning, targeting anti-al-Shabaab militia group, per the former district commissioner Aden Omar. No group has yet grabbed credit for the blast. However, nothing needs reforming like other people's bad habits... al-Shabaab is known for such cowardly attacks across Somalia and Kenya. Related: Kenya Defense Forces: 2021-08-15 Somali army kills Al-Shabaab militants in offensive as country holds key election Kenya Defense Forces: 2021-08-06 Why Somalia will tolerate KDF for a little longer Kenya Defense Forces: 2021-07-28 European Union cuts Kenyan military funding in Somalia Related: Lower Shabelle: 2021-09-20 At least five people injured as Al-Shabaab bombs Bulo Burte airstrip in Somalia Lower Shabelle: 2021-08-22 AMISOM admits that people killed by UPDF were not Al-Shabaab members Lower Shabelle: 2021-08-18 Turkey donates armoured vehicles to Somali troops Related: Lower Shabelle: 2021-09-20 At least five people injured as Al-Shabaab bombs Bulo Burte airstrip in Somalia Lower Shabelle: 2021-08-22 AMISOM admits that people killed by UPDF were not Al-Shabaab members Lower Shabelle: 2021-08-18 Turkey donates armoured vehicles to Somali troops Related: Lower Shabelle: 2021-09-20 At least five people injured as Al-Shabaab bombs Bulo Burte airstrip in Somalia Lower Shabelle: 2021-08-22 AMISOM admits that people killed by UPDF were not Al-Shabaab members Lower Shabelle: 2021-08-18 Turkey donates armoured vehicles to Somali troops Related: Lower Shabelle: 2021-09-20 At least five people injured as Al-Shabaab bombs Bulo Burte airstrip in Somalia Lower Shabelle: 2021-08-22 AMISOM admits that people killed by UPDF were not Al-Shabaab members Lower Shabelle: 2021-08-18 Turkey donates armoured vehicles to Somali troops Related: Barawe: 2021-06-25 Somali army bombs Al-Shabaab hideouts, 17 confirmed dead Barawe: 2021-06-23 Al-Shabaab captures town in southern Somalia after UPDF exit Barawe: 2021-06-23 SNA commandos capture Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia Posted by: trailing wife 2021-09-24 |
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