Voice of America: Somali Troops Enter al-Shabab's Final Stronghold

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Somali Troops Enter al-Shabab's Final Stronghold Oct 1st 2012, 13:09 Somali government forces have entered Kismayo, two days after militant group al-Shabab abandoned the strategic coastal city. Witnesses confirm to VOA's Somali Service that government troops entered Kismayo on Monday and are taking control of former al-Shabab bases.  Residents appeared to welcome the troops. Some looting was reported after al-Shabab pulled out its remaining fighters on Saturday. The Islamist militant group withdrew from Kismayo, its last major stronghold in ... Media files: A5B9E1A0-2F52-496F-8CC9-DA33F1CDBE54_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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