EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
On separate incidences the Al Shabaab militants continues to ambush Somali National Army as well as the AMISOM forces.
On Monday 7th September 2015 afternoon a fierce fight erupted between the government forces and the Al Shabaab in the outskirts of Bakool region’s Hudur town.
Al Shabaab raided Mooragaabey location, 30km to Hudur town which was under control of government forces. More than a dozen militants were killed while others fled with gun wounds.
Tuesday 8th September 2015 Al Shabaab militant ambush SNA and AMISOM forces in Qoryooley town but they were repulsed. Consequently, 15 Harakat al Shabaab al Mujahideen fighters were killed, others retreated wounded. Their ammunition was seized by the joint forces.
9th September 2015, Somali militants Al Shabaab raided Raage-ceele location in Middle Shabelle engaged government and AMISOM force with fierce gun battle that lasted for hours. However, the militants retreated after meeting heavy resistance from the combined forces.
SUMMARY
While government and AMISOM forces have been able to repulse the Al Shabaab menace in Somalia, the militants are persistent with their sporadic attacks.
The militants look like they have re-energized. From the last week of August, the militants have intensified attacks on government forces and AMISOM bases in the country.
To achieve a sustainable peaceful process in Somalia, there is need for full participation of the Somali National Army (SNA) and the Somali Police Force (SPF) in the renewed efforts to take control of areas liberated by AMISOM.
