Somali authorities, in coordination with international partners, have killed dozens of al-Shabaab militants during joint operations in the Hiiraan and Lower Shabelle regions. According to a statement from the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), the operation dealt a "major blow" to the group, neutralizing the militants as they prepared an assault on civilians. NISA said these operations will continue as part of a sustained effort to eliminate threats to national security and stability.
Al Shabaab's losses over the last two years is threatening their existence, suggests a Somali commentator.
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Defence officials say that the government expects to liberate areas still controlled by Al Shabaab militants within the next six months.
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The President of Somalia's Northeastern State of Puntland has accused Somaliland's separatist administration of giving financial support to Al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab. Read more »
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