MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Fighters of the Al-Qaeda-aligned militant group Al-Shabaab attacked bases housing members of the military and allied clan militias in central Somalia’s Galgadud area on Sunday.
In a press release, the group claimed killing 61 troopers and seizing 6 army autos. It additionally stated its fighters had overrun bases in Burjed village close to the city of Guriel.
There was no unbiased affirmation of the declare because of the distant nature of the world and particulars concerning the assault had been scarce. Somali state media reported that troops had been capable of repel the assault.
It comes greater than a month after an assault by the Islamist group on army bases within the area stalled the advance of allied Somali authorities troops and Mawisley militias within the central area. A variety of strategic cities have since been vacated by the military in a major reversal of good points made after a year-long offensive.
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