"Earlier today, I authorized our special forces with the support of our international partners to conduct a strike against an al-Shabaab
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Somalia's version of the Taliban, functioning as an arm of al-Qaeda...training camp near Sakow, Middle Juba region. This was a successful strike which destroyed a key al-Shabaab command and supply hub. This will ultimately disrupt the enemy’s ability to conduct new attacks within Somalia."
"I said when I took office that security will be top priority for my administration. This strike will enhance security and reduce the threats of Alshabab."
"We have long suffered at the hands of Alshabab which is supported by global terror networks. We and our international partners will take every possible precaution to protect our civilian population from harm during these operations while targeting terrorists."
"All of us know somebody from our youth, our village, our families, who has been killed or injured by the senseless violence of al-Shabaab. I have personally met the families and the victims of several Alshabab attacks. For those who have suffered under al-Shabaab, and for the rest of Somalia, I want you to know that we are committed to defeating al-Shabaab and uniting our people."