(Sh. M. Network)-Some local residents in the town of Bal'ad, some 37 kilometers northeast of Somali capital Mogadishu, tale their life after Somali and AMISOM forces took control the town from Al shabab on Tuesday.A resident in Bal'ad district, who spoke with Shabelle Media by phone on condition of anonymity, because of his security, say they are living an appalling life after they were denied access to receive the international humanitarian aid during Al shabab control in the past three years.
Last year, a sever Drought has swept swathes in south and central Somalia, where locals are largely dependent on crop growing and livestock and both of them had been affected by the drought.
Bal'ad residents asked Somali government and the international aid agencies for help.The army is now in full control of the town and soon restored the calm.
Allied forces from Somali and AMISOM, entered the town of Balad, 37km northeast of Mogadishu at around midday with no resistance from the Al Qaeda affiliated Shebaab rebels.
"They [Somali and AU forces], set up bases inside and around the town of Bal'ad," said witness who declined to be named, adding that he saw troops raid houses and businesses, to secure the overall security."
Locals said on Wednesday the security situation has returned into normal amid the forces are conducting search operations to find out Al shabab remnants and illegal weapons.