The Somali government claims to have forced al Shabaab militants out of 30 villages over the last month, many of which served as traditional strongholds for the militant group in Somalia’s central Hiran region, Voice of America reported Sept. 20.
The US military said on Wednesday it had killed 27 fighters from the Al-Shabaab militant group in an air strike in Somalia's central Hiran region, where the army and allied forces have launched an offensive against the insurgents in the last month.
MOGADISHU: At least 13 civilians have been killed and dozens wounded in a militant attack on a hotel in the Somali capital, officials said on Saturday, as security forces battled.
Uniindia: Washington, Aug 17 (UNI) The United States killed 13 al-Shabaab terrorists in an airstrike in Somalia last week, the Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Wednesday.