Somali National Army and AMISOM Battles Al Shabaab Militants Out of Six Strategic Towns

In renewed joint operations between the Somali National Army (SNA) and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) forces.   United Nations Security in November 2013 approved the expansion of AMISOM by a further 4,000 bringing the total strength of the force to 22,126 troops. The addition has bolstered AMISOM capability to launch the offensive...