Africa - Voice of America: AU, Somali Forces Move on al-Shabab Stronghold

Africa - Voice of America africa

AU, Somali Forces Move on al-Shabab Stronghold May 22nd 2012, 13:47 African Union and Somali government forces are attempting to seize a militant stronghold outside Mogadishu. The operation launched Tuesday near Somali capital targets the al-Shabab-controlled town of Afgoye, site of a massive camp for internally displaced Somalis. Witnesses reported heavy fighting between the two sides. An African Union statement described the offensive as a "carefully planned operation" to bring security and stability to people in the Afogye corridor. ... Media files: 3F31E2B0-01DF-41DE-B7F2-0EF67EA8B33E_cx0_cy13_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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