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Somalia's version of the Taliban, functioning as an arm of al-Qaeda..., an official said Monday.
"The government troops retook locations between Garbaharey and Bardere and are now in full control," Abdi Ali Mohammed, a Somali military official in the region, told Radio Shabelle.
Al-Shabaab has not released a statement regarding the military claim.
Mohammed said the capture followed an operation by the security forces, noting there was no resistance as al-Shabaab Lions of Islam vacated the area following reports of troops’ movement.