Somalia: Fresh Battle Begins in Lower Shabelle Region

AMISOM and the Somali National Army seem to open new frontlines amid heavy military offensive against al Shabab. The joint forces on Monday attacked al Shabab bases near Bulomarer and Qoryoley towns in the rich farmland region of Lower Shabelle. This becomes the third frontline of the war on al Shabab.

The governor of the Lower Shabelle region Abdikr Nur Sidi said the Monday's battle came after AMISOM and Somalia National Army went on attack against the bases of al Shabab.

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