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Somalia Captures Key Al-Shabaab Figure
Somalia Captures Key Al-Shabaab Figure
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Al-Shabaab* has been a persistent threat to Somalia's stability since 2007, engaging in conflict with the Somali government and the African Union's... 19.09.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The Somali National Army (SNA) arrested Ali Geelle, a senior leader of Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda*-linked terrorist group, in the Galhareeri district, Galgaduud region, according to the country's Defense Ministry.Geelle, known for his involvement in extortion and child recruitment for Al-Shabaab, was a key figure in the terrorist group's operations.The SNA has been battling Al-Shabaab for years. In 2023, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's pledged "an all-out war" to eliminate the terrorist group.*a terrorist group outlawed in Russia and many other countries
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Somalia Captures Key Al-Shabaab Figure
14:41 19.09.2024 (Updated: 15:03 12.12.2024) Ekaterina Shilova
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Al-Shabaab* has been a persistent threat to Somalia's stability since 2007, engaging in conflict with the Somali government and the African Union's peacekeeping missions.
The
Somali National Army (SNA) arrested Ali Geelle, a senior leader of Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda*-linked terrorist group, in the Galhareeri district, Galgaduud region, according to the country's Defense Ministry.
Geelle, known for his involvement in extortion and child recruitment for Al-Shabaab, was a key figure in the terrorist group's operations.
"The arrest, carried out in Galhareeri district, Galgaduud region, also led to the seizure of a vehicle, a firearm, and ammunition," Somalia's Ministry of Defense stated.
The SNA has been battling Al-Shabaab for years. In 2023, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's pledged "an all-out war" to
eliminate the terrorist group.
*a terrorist group outlawed in Russia and many other countries
