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Somalia: Blow to Terror Fight as Leading Military Officials quit
VOA, 13 October 2017
Somalia's defense minister and the country's military chief, who were leading the fight against Islamist militants, have both resigned from the government, officials said Thursday. Read more »
Blow to Somali Govt's Fight Against Terrorism
Officials say Defense Minister Abdirashid Abdullahi Mohamed and army chief General Mohamed Ahmed Jimale have resigned as Al-Shabaab steps up attacks on army bases across the southern and central parts of the country.
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Somalia: Defense Minister and Army Chief Resign
Shabelle, 12 October 2017
Somali officials say the country's defense minister and army chief have resigned as the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group steps up attacks on army bases across south and central… Read more »
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Al-Shabaab fighters have attacked military checkpoints and barracks around the country killing many officers an policemen. Read more »
