Wanlaweyn, Somalia — At least 8 civilians were killed after a bus carrying passengers was hit with a mortar while en route to Wanlaweyn in Lower Shabelle region, Garowe Online reports.
Somali forces backed by AMISOM have been battling Al Shabaab in the district of Leego over the past two days. On Wednesday after fierce battles the allied forces captured the district.
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