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Africa Horn
Al Shabaab militants attack army base near Beledweyne
2014-06-30
BELEDWEYNE, Somalia June 28, 2013 (Garowe Online)-Suspected Al Shabaab militants launched attack on Somali Government and Djibouti forces base in the outskirts of Hiraan regional capital of Beledweyne of central Somalia overnight on Friday, Garowe Online reports.

Beledweyne residents tell GO that heavy gunfire could be heard in Beledweyne neighborhoods. No casualty figures have so far been disclosed to the media but Somali army commanders said they have repelled militant attack on their base.

Gun battle triggered when the clock ticked towards high noon 12:00 PM in the night after militants targeted the base with pre-planned assault, sources noted.
This here town ain't big enough for both of us, ya stinking Æthiops!
Security forces commenced search operation in Beledweyne town in pursuit of assailants on Saturday morning.
Posted by:Steve White

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