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Reinforcements Arrive in Somalia’s Hirshabelle to Assist Troops Fighting Al-Shabaab
[ShabelleMedia] Reports from the HirShabelle state of Somalia indicate that many troops from Galmudug...a semiautonomous region in central Somalia, bordering Puntland on the north. Galmudug is not trying to obtain international recognition as a separate nation, but rather considers itself autonomous within the larger Somali federalism, for what that's worth... state have arrived in areas within the Middle Shabelle region. The reinforcements include both the Galmudug State forces and local clan militia units. Sources say the troops are headed to the Ceelbaraf area to support forces already stationed there, who have been engaged in intense battles with the turban group al-Shabaab  ... al-Qaeda's tentacle in East Africa...in the past few days. In a Shabelle Radio interview, Abdullahi Osmaan Dhore, a member of the Hirshabelle parliament, discussed the arrival of additional forces. He emphasized that the troops are strong and will support the local forces in their efforts to clear al-Shabaab from the region, specifically from areas in the Middle Shabelle region where the bully boyz have a huge presence. It is also worth noting that Ceelbaraf recently saw a fierce clash between al-Shabaab fighters and Somali National Army troops. The battle resulted in casualties on both sides. The arrival of the Galmudug forces is expected to play a significant role in the ongoing effort to eliminate al-Shabaab from the region. Related: HirShabelle state: 2023-12-28 Southwest State security forces foil car bomb attack in Baidoa city HirShabelle state: 2023-12-01 Several Al-Shabaab bases destroyed in Somalia HirShabelle state: 2023-11-13 Al-Shabaab loses control of strategic stronghold in central Somalia Posted by: trailing wife 2025-02-26 |
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