Africa - Voice of America: Somali Militia Says Forces Move Closer to al-Shabab Stronghold

Africa - Voice of America africa

Somali Militia Says Forces Move Closer to al-Shabab Stronghold Jun 8th 2012, 14:27 NAIROBI - A spokesman for a militia aligned with Somalia's Transitional Federal Government says troops are moving closer to al-Shabab's principal remaining stronghold of Kismayo.  The pro-government militia Ras Kamboni says the militant Islamist group is trying to rally civilians inside the port city to defend against the oncoming attack. The long-stalled offensive in southern Somalia, aimed at seizing control of Somalia's third city Kismayo from al-Shabab, has gained momentum ... Media files: 0EA43006-D69E-4F33-A556-715537C331AA_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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