Fierce Federal Forces Defeat Al-Shabaab in Galmudug and Hirshabelle, Forcing Militants to Flee to Northeastern State
In a notable victory, the Somali government vanquished Al-Shabaab in Galmudug and Hirshabelle, leading the militants to regroup in Northeastern State. Somalia's Deputy Information Minister, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Addaala, disclosed to VOA Somali radio that a federal government offensive thwarted planned attacks by Al-Shabaab on the people of Northeastern State, aiming at the key leaders of the militants. The federal government declared triumph over Al-Shabaab in fierce battles in Galmudug and Hirshabelle as the militants…