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| Africa Horn |
| 50 bad boys waxed near Hudur |
| 2015-11-01 |
| An official says at least 50 militants have been killed in a heavy fighting between Somali army and Al shabaab which took place on Saturday at villages near Hudur town, the capital of Bakol region which are controlled by Somali military. Confirming the incident, Hudur governor Mohamed Mo’allin said while speaking to Radio Shabelle that Govt troops in Garasweyne and Moragabey villages have repulsed the attack, killing 50 Al shabaab fighters and seizing 40 AK-47 riffles. In the meantime, local residents reported hearing sounds of heavy gun fire as the two warring sides clashed in a deadly battle at the army bases for the early hours on Saturday morning. In a statement posted on pro-al shabaab websites cited that the militants took over the villages after an attack which they claimed killing of dozens of Somali army members. |
| Posted by:Steve White |