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Africa Horn
Shaboobs raid AMISOM base near Mogadishu
2016-07-23
Heavily armed Al Shabaab fighters
Is there any other kind?
have launched an overnight attack on African Union peacekeepers’ military base located in the outskirts of Somali capital, Mogadishu.

The night-time attack began with rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) fire targeted on AMISOM base at Elasha Biyaha area, located some 18Km northwest of Mogadishu, according to reports.

The attack has sparked fierce gunfight between Al Shabaab fighters and Burundian soldiers of AMISOM contingent. There was no immediate reports of casualties from independent sources.

The militants raided AMISOM forces base leading to a fierce gun battle that lasted for hours. The AU troops, however managed to repulse the attackers. AMISOM said in a statement posted on its Official Twitter account AU troops at Albao defensive position, NW of Mogadishu, repulsed an attack by Al-Shabaab last night, neutralizing 3 militants.
Posted by:Steve White

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