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2012-08-30 Africa Horn

Somali, Kenyan troops mass in villages near Al shabab-held Kismayo

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Posted by Fred 2012-08-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top
File under: al-Shabaab

#1 The BIG battle in E. Africa at the end of 2012. This is a big objective for Kenyan forces, but could involve a lot of house-to-house fighting. Kismayo is the biggest city in S. Somalia nad is held by Al-Shabaab - it's a very valuable smuggling port for them. Losing it will cost Al Shabaab a lot.

Posted by Raider 2012-08-30 09:46|| 2012-08-30 09:46|| Front Page Top

#2 A very useful perspective, Raider. Thank you.

Posted by trailing wife 2012-08-30 22:37|| 2012-08-30 22:37|| Front Page Top

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