Tag: southern Somalia
AU mission launches probe into alleged airstrikes in southern Somalia
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said on Saturday night that it is gathering evidence on the reported airstrikes carried out by Kenyan...
Al-Shabaab kills US-trained soldiers in ambush in southern Somalia
dpa/GNA – Terrorists killed at least five soldiers, including members of the US-trained Somali special forces known as Danab, in southern Somalia, a...
Six militants killed in southern Somalia clash
Somali National Army (SNA) backed by Jubaland state forces on Saturday killed six al-Shabab extremists in a fierce clash in the southern region of...
Four militants killed in clashes in southern Somalia
Somali security forces on Saturday evening killed four al-Shabab militants in a fierce fight in Burdhubo town in the southern region of Gedo, an...
Six al-Shabab militants killed in operation in southern Somalia
Somali National Army (SNA) backed by Jubaland state forces killed six al-Shabab extremists on Saturday in a security operation on the outskirts of Kismayo,...
International partners vow concern on build-up of security forces in southern Somalia
International partners have expressed concern about the build-up of security forces in the Gedo region of Jubaland, southern Somalia.
The partners, including...
Clashes displace 56,000 people in southern Somalia – UN humanitarian agency
The UN humanitarian agency on Tuesday called for the protection of about 56,000 civilians displaced by clashes between the Somali government and regional Jubaland...
Somali and U.S. forces kill 4 al-Shabab militants, destroy camp
Somali and the United States forces killed four al-Shabab militants in a new airstrike conducted in the militants' stronghold in southern Somalia on Saturday.
The...
Al-Shabab terrorist killed in airstrike in southern Somalia
The Somali and U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in southern region on Thursday evening, killing an al-Shabab terrorist in the latest onslaught on the...
Somali army kills 7 al-Shabab militants in southern town
Somali National Army (SNA) backed by southwestern state forces killed seven al-Shabab militants on Tuesday in an operation in Dinsor town in Bay region,...
Somali army arrest six al-Shabab militants in southern Somalia
Somali national forces on Sunday apprehended six al-Shabab extremists in an offensive in the country's southern region of Lower Shabelle, a military officer confirmed.
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Somali and U.S. forces kill 2 al-Shabab terrorists, destroy camp
Somali and the United States forces killed two al-Shabab terrorists and wounded another in a new airstrike conducted in the militants' stronghold in southern...
Somali and U.S. airstrike targets al-Shabab base in southern Somalia
Somali and the United States forces said on Tuesday they conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabab in the militants' strongholds in southern Somalia on Monday.
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Somali, U.S. forces kill al-Shabab terrorist in southern Somalia
Somali and the United States forces killed an al-Shabab terrorist in a new airstrike conducted in the militants' stronghold in southern Somalia on Monday.
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One al-Shabab militant killed in southern Somalia
The U.S. army said Tuesday its special forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab militants in southern Somalia, killing one militant.
The U.S....
U.S. airstrike kills 1 Al-Shabab militant in southern Somalia
The U.S. army said on Friday it has killed one al-Shabab militant in a precision airstrike on Wednesday in southern Somalia.
The...
Al-Shabab militant detained in southern Somalia
Somali national troops and Jubbaland forces captured an al-Shabab militant in Lower Juba in southern Somalia, officials said on Thursday.
Abdi...
Joint Operation in Southern Somalia Kills 30 Al-Shabab Militants
Somali National Armed Forces killed 30 al-Shabab militants in a joint operation in Jamame in Somalia's southern region of Lower Jubba, officials said on...
Top 3 Al-Shabaab Militants Apprehended in S. Somalia
Somali National Army (SNA) have arrested three senior Al-Shabaab members in an operation conducted on Sunday evening in the country's southern region of Bakol,...
Southern Somalia: 52 Al Shabaab Rebels Killed by U.S. Airstrike
The United States army said it conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia on Saturday, killing 52 militants.
The U.S. Africa Command...
Sierra Leone’s police officers deployed in southern Somalia
A contingent of Sierra Leone's police officers have completed orientation course tailored to familiarize them with African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) mandate and...
Al-Shabaab recaptures small town in southern Somalia
Militant group Al-Shabaab on Saturday retook a town in southern Somalia as joint Somali and African Union forces battled the insurgents in the region,...
Somalia’s special forces destroy Al-Shabaab military base
Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, widely known as Farmajo, said Sunday he authorized Special Forces who destroyed Al-Shabaab's main military training base in Middle...
Southern Somalia: Four Aid Workers Snatched
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants kidnapped four UN World Health Organization (WHO) workers in southern Somalia early Tuesday, police said.
A police officer said all the four...
8 killed in heavy fighting in southern Somalia
At least six Al-Shabaab fighters and two government soldiers were killed and several others injured in heavy fighting between the militants and Somali National...
May 1 world news summary at 1530 GMT
MOGADISHU -- At least two soldiers were killed and eight civilians injured in a bomb blast Sunday at a livestock market in Lower Shabelle...
Kenya cites intrusion of Al-Shabaab rebels
Inspector General of Police, Joseph Boinett, on Tuesday urged Kenyans to remain vigilant, saying the militants may stage attacks in Kenya.
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Kenyan slay 13 Al-Shabaab fighters in Somali
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) spokesman Col. David Obonyo said the soldiers had engaged the militants at Sarira in Lecta Belt, about 30km north of...
Kenya refutes Al-Shabaab claims of 21 militants killing in Somalia
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) spokesman David Obonyo said only two of its soldiers serving under the African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)...
AMISOM force apprehends Al-Shabaab leader in S. Somalia
Somali government's army commander in Qoryoley, Ahmed Gabow Bule confirmed that the allied forces captured Mohamed Ali Gele, the militants' commander who was operating...