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2025-06-24 Africa Horn
Somali Forces, Supported by Local Militias, Kill Over 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Clashes in Hiiraan
[ShabelleMedia] Somali National Army forces, backed by local Macawiisley militias, killed more than 20 al-Shabaab
... the personification of Somali state failure...
Death Eaters in heavy fighting in the Mabaax and Gayacad areas of Hiiraan region, government officials said Monday.

The festivities, which erupted earlier this morning, resulted in significant losses for the krazed killer group, with numerous others maimed, according to an official government statement.

Somali forces and allied local militias continue joint operations to secure the region, intensifying efforts against al-Shabaab fighters who have maintained a presence in parts of Hiiraan.

Officials said operations have doubled in intensity in recent weeks, supported by international partners providing intelligence, Arclight airstrike
...KABOOM!...
s, and military equipment targeting al-Shabaab hideouts and command centres.

"The offensive will continue until al-Shabaab is completely expelled from all remaining strongholds in the Hiiraan region," security officials said.
Posted by trailing wife 2025-06-24 2025-06-24 01:56|| || Front Page|| ||Comments [54 views ]  Top
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