Somalia: Tensions Grow in Al Shabaab
Tensions have risen recently after a U.S.-born foreign fighter released a video saying he fears for his life after he and other officials disagreed over ideology and strategic issues.
Al Shabaab members.
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Somalia:
4 Dead After Al Shabaab Battle With Ahlu Sunnah Forces
Garowe Online, 2 April 2012
At least four people have died after Al Shabaab insurgents launched an offensive against Ahlu Sunnah and Ethiopian forces stationed in Eilbur, Radio Garowe reports. Read more »
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Somalia:
Al Shabaab Targets IDPs
New Times, 30 March 2012
The international community yesterday called for respect of civilian life and humanitarian agencies in Mogadishu as mortar attacks continued in the Somali capital, leading to the… Read more »
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Somalia:
Two Men Assassinated in Mogadishu
Garowe Online, 29 March 2012
Two officials one of whom worked in the presidential palace were gunned down Tuesday night by unknown assailants in the district of Shibis in the capital, Radio Garowe reports. Read more »
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Kenya:
KDF Destroys Three Al Shabaab Bases
The Star, 25 March 2012
THE Kenyan Defence Force operating under the Amisom umbrella over the weekend killed 13 al shabaab fighters and destroyed three of the insurgent group's bases in Gedo and Lower… Read more »
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Somalia:
Al Shabaab Stones a Man to Death in Southwestern Region
Shabelle, 23 March 2012
Al-Qaeda affiliated militants have on Friday afternoon stoned a fellow fighter to death in a town in southwestern Somalia after accusing him of committing a rape, an official said. Read more »
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Somalia:
Somalia - Former Al Shabaab Agent Denounces Group
Garowe Online, 22 March 2012
A former Al Shabaab agent operating in the Golis mountains in the region of Bari turned himself into Puntland authorities denouncing the group, Radio Garowe reports. Read more »
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Somalia:
TFG and Ethiopian Troops Capture Another Al Shabaab Stronghold
Garowe Online, 22 March 2012
Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and Ethiopian troops took over the district of Hudur in the region of Bakol on Thursday, Radio Garowe reports. Read more »