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Shaboobs raid AMISOM base near Mogadishu | |
2016-07-23 | |
Heavily armed Al Shabaab fighters
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 |