Al Shabaab militants killed at least six people on Friday while raiding a village in central Somalia that they were pushed out of last week, a government-allied militia said. Friday’s attack targeted the village of Hilowle Gaab in Hirshabelle State, which Somalia’s army and allied militiamen captured from al Shabaab last week. A gunfight ensued, during which the militants were repelled, he said, adding that soldiers and militiamen were among the six fatalities. The offensive by the Somali army and allied militias have been backed by the United States and African Union troops. Al Shabaab has been waging an insurgency against Somalia’s government since 2007, with the aim of enforcing its strict interpretation of Islamic law.

Source: Ethiopian News January 06, 2023 18:09 UTC