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| Last Updated: Apr 3, 2012 - 2:47:55 AM |
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Somalia: Defense Minister promises to continue battle against Al Shabaab
7 Feb 7, 2012 - 11:53:34 AM
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MOGADISHU, Somalia Feb 7 2012 (Garowe Online) – The Minister of Defense Hussein Arab Isse promised to continue the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia’s fight against Al Shabaab in southern Somalia, Radio Garowe reports.
The Minister told reporters on Tuesday that the coalition forces working in southern Somalia have made much progress in fighting the terrorist organization.
Minister Isse explained the TFG’s objective is to eradicate Al Shabaab from southern Somalia in order to build peace in the region. He stated, “Although they (Al Shabaab) have left Mogadishu it does not mean we can snooze, our troops will continue to fight Al Shabaab in
southern Somalia so we can stabilize and promote peace in the region.”
The Minister congratulated soldiers who recently returned from training in Uganda and commended AMISOM and AU for their continued efforts in supporting the TFG’s battle against Al Shabaab.
The coalition of forces fighting Al Shabaab includes Ethiopian, Kenyan, and AMISOM troops who have recently been effective in forcing Al Shabaab on the run. Kenyan spokesman Emmanuel Chirchir said that Kenyan air strikes killed 100 Al Shabaab agents near Kismayo on Saturday.
GAROWE ONLINE
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