Al-Shabaab was a 6000-strong military force in October 2011. 1500 Troops are based around and outside Mogadishu and surrounding areas. 1000 -Troops were based far north, Baidoa and 500 in Central Somalia. 3000 troops composed of special units, bomb experts, trainers, and commanders are based in South Somalia areas such as Afmadow and Kismayo. More...