Somali officials and residents say al-Shabab militants shot and killed at least 21 travelers in the country's central region of Hiran on Friday night. He said the victims were drivers and local civilians heading to his town, Mahas, around 90 km from Beledweyne, Hiran's capital. In the statement, the government has condemned the al-Shabab attacks on civilians. Al-Shabab retaliationIn retaliation, al-Shabab militants have launched numerous deadly attacks on civilians, in the Hiran and Galgudud regions of central Somalia. This week, the militants destroyed local water sources and telecommunications towers in the Galgadud region, according to officials and residents.

Source: Ethiopian News September 04, 2022 03:47 UTC