Somali Militants Lose Stronghold
Al-Shabaab militia is losing more ground in Barawe, its last revenue-earning port as the port city fell to Somali backed African Union and United Nations forces.
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Somalia:
Govt Forces Recapture Key Port
VOA, 6 October 2014
Somali officials say about 1,000 Somali forces and African peacekeepers have retaken the southern port of Barawe, the last major port held by Islamist al-Shabab fighters. Read more »
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Somalia:
Al Shabaab Stronghold to Fall?
DW, 5 October 2014
The al-Shabab Islamist militia in Somalia is losing more ground in Barawe, its last revenue-earning port; according to the country's UN-backed government. Its military officials… Read more »
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Somalia:
Alshabaab Pull Out From Barawe
Radio Dalsan, 4 October 2014
Alshabaab militias abandoned Barawe town, one of their last major strongholds in Somalia. Reports say SNA and AMISOM are also close to Barawe. SNA and AMISOM want to overrun Barawe… Read more »
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Somalia:
Mogadishu Residents No Longer Afraid to Openly Criticise Al-Shabaab
Sabahi, 3 October 2014
Since the killing of al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane, Mogadishu residents have started to be openly critical of the group's activities with little of the fear of retaliation… Read more »
AMISON soldiers.
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Somalia:
After Barawe, Where Will AMISON and SNA Head To?
Radio Dalsan, 5 October 2014
SNA and AMISOM entered Barawe in the early hours of today. Barawe was the central stronghold of Alshabaab. Alshabaab said they have pulled out their forces from Barawe as a warfare… Read more »
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Somalia:
KDF Troops Move Towards Jilib
Radio Dalsan, 6 October 2014
Credible sources said that KDF soldiers from Sanguni moved towards Jilib town. Residents confirmed that they have seen low flying war planes especially helicopters. Yesterday, it… Read more »
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Somalia:
Puntland Forces Seize Galgala From Al-Shabaab
Sabahi, 2 October 2014
Troops from Somalia's federal state of Puntland seized control of the Galgala Mountains in Bari region after successfully launching a heavy assault on al-Shabaab early Wednesday… Read more »
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Somalia:
Tarsan Calls for Alshabaab Youths to Abandon Violence and Pacify Voluntarily
Radio Dalsan, 4 October 2014
The former Banadir Regional Commissioner, Mohamud Ahmed Tarsan wished all Muslims especially Somali brothers and sisters a blessed Eid-ul-adha. Read more »
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Somalia:
AMISON and SNA Seize Baraawe
Radio Dalsan, 5 October 2014
Reports say SNA and AMISOM entered Barawe in the early hours of this morning. Residents confirmed to us that the situation is tense. Businesses were not opened this morning and… Read more »
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Somalia:
Somali Govt Unveils New Security Measures for Eid Al-Adha
Sabahi, 3 October 2014
Somalia's Ministry of National Security on Thursday (October 2nd) announced heightened security measures for Mogadishu in the run-up to Eid al-Adha, Somalia's RBC Radio reported. Read more »
InFocus
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One of the group's leader has started a campaign for internal reform that will curb the powers of its leaders and limit the number of assassinations and civilian casualties ... Read more »
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Somalia:
Government Thanks U.S. for Their Commitment
Radio Dalsan, 3 October 2014
Mustafa Duhulow, Minister of Information visits Washington DC to enhance the bi-lateral relations between Somalia and US. Minister Duhulow arrived in Washington DC on 28 September… Read more »
InFocus
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The army has warned that the new Al-Shabaab leader plans on attacking Uganda and all countries with troops in Somalia. This comes after the killing of former leader Ahmed Abdi ... Read more »