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In a political deal, President Farmajo sent the national army to attack one of Al Shabaab s most effective enemies in a key region, President Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Farmajo and his ally, the President of Federal Member State of Galmudug, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor , face accusations they are boosting Al Shabaab by launching a bloody offensive against one of the insurgents deadliest enemies, the recently revived Sufi Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama a militia. Between 23 and 27 October government forces killed about 120 ASWJ fighters, wounding many more, but taking serious casualties themselves.
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