Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Militants During Central Somalia Offensive
Somali forces press offensive in central region, claim dozens of al-Shabaab fighters killed
MOGADISHU — Somali National Army units, backed by international partners, said they killed a number of al-Shabaab militants over the weekend in a pitched battle in central Somalia’s Galgaduud region as government forces step up efforts to wrest control of towns and villages from the insurgents.
Fighting in Nooleye
In a statement, the Somali defence ministry said the operation in and around Nooleye village lasted several hours and…