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| Government forces take control of a town from Alshabab in Gedo Region |
| 2013-12-09 |
| [Shabelle] News sources from Gedo region confirm that Government troops allied with Ahlu Suna forces fought against Alshabab fighters in a small town located between Gabaharey town and Burdubo district. The fighting was confirmed to Shabelle by a government official who claimed that they took over the strategic town which connects several districts in Gedo region. The officer added that they (Government forces) planned an assault on an Alshabab base located in the town forcing the Alshabab fighters to flee from the town;however the official did not report on any casualties from the side. "We are advancing towards Burdubo town after we successfully captured this strategic town (Birta der)" said the government officer. Government forces and Ahlu Sunna forces have reclaimed most districts in Gedo region as the only two remaining districts (Burdubo and Bardere) still fall under the control of Shabaab fighters. |
| Posted by:Fred |