Somali Militants Execute French Hostage

Militia group Al Shabaab has reportedly claimed to have executed a French secret agent after holding him hostage for more than three years.

Somalia: Militants Claim to Execute Hostage

Shabelle Media Network, 17 January 2013

Somali militant group of Al Shabab has claimed to have executed a French secret agent it was holding, according to a message the group posted on its account on twitter page. read more »

A soldier stands over the weapons seized from suspected members of Al Shabaab (file photo).

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Says It Will Execute French Hostage Denis Allex

Sabahi, 16 January 2013

Al-Shabaab announced Wednesday (January 16th) that it will execute the French intelligence officer who goes by the alias Denis Allex after holding him hostage for more than three ... read more »
Somalia: Somali Government Regrets Civilian Deaths in Botched French Operation

Sabahi, 14 January 2013

The Somali government on Sunday (January 13th) expressed dissatisfaction over a failed French military operation against al-Shabaab in Bulomarer in which eight civilians died, the ... read more »
Somalia: Eight Civilians Killed in Failed French Hostage Rescue in Somalia

Sabahi, 13 January 2013

At least eight civilians were killed during France's failed attempt to free a hostage in Somalia on Saturday (January 12th), AFP reported. read more »

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French Raid Into Somalia Fails

French commandos have failed in a bid to rescue an intelligence agent held by Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia. Read more »
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