Somalia: Seven Killed As Al Shabaab Attack Afmadow Town

19 January 2013

Kismayo — Heavy fighting erupted in Afmadow town of southern Somalia between Somali government forces aided by Kenyan-AMISOM troops and Al Shabaab militants, Garowe Online reports.

Local reports say that Al Shabaab militants attacked the town from different directions.

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