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| Africa Horn |
| String of battles between allied forces and Alshabab |
| 2013-08-08 |
| [Shabelle] Fighting's occurred at different regions in Somalia between AMISOM troops,Æthiopian troops and SNA troops against Alshabab fighters . In Baidoa, Alshabab troops attacked government troops which forced the SNA troops to retaliate. Heavy artillery was used against each other; residents were terrified by the deafening blasts as the battle continued for hours. Government troops finally took full control of the strategic city as the Shabaab fighters withdrew back On the other hand, fighting also broke up in some parts of the lower Shabelle region of Somalia. The fighting occurred at Shalanbod and Janale towns controlled by the Somali government. Omar Arabey, the deputy governor of the region told Shabelle radio station that they (government) retaliated and forced back Alshabab fighters who launched a surprise assault in the towns. Casualties caused by the fighting's have not been released for now Alshabab fighters have called for increased attacks on government bases as Mohammedans observe the holy month of Ramadan |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 Noted and deleted, Deacon Blues. Thank you. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2013-08-08 13:55 |
| #1 Please delete thie previous comment. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2013-08-08 12:55 |