Kenyan army clashes with Al shabab in southern Somalia

maalik_som September 25, 2012 Comments Off

Jannay-Aabdalla: (Sh.M.Network)—Witnesses say Kenyan military forces have clashed with Al shabab militants in parts of Somalia’s southern Lower Jubba region, forcing local residents to flee their houses. 

The fighting which raged on for several hours on Monday night erupted when fighters from Al shabab attacked Kenyan army in Janay Abdalla area, where t least nine civilians were shot dead Sunday by a Kenyan soldier. 

It was immediately unclear where there has been a casualty following the fierce battle. 

The area is reportedly tense and both sides are tightening their grip of control and residents are fearful over the tensions. 

So far, no official from both rival sides has made any comments on the combat.

 

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