Somali Forces Eliminate Dozens of Al-Shabaab Militants in Jubaland, Says Ministry

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Somali Forces Eliminate Dozens of Al-Shabaab Militants in Jubaland, Says Ministry

Somali armed forces, supported by Jubaland state forces and international partners, conducted a major offensive in Lower and Middle Juba regions, killing 27 militants, including commanders, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Weapons, including anti-personnel mines, were also seized during the anti-terrorist operation, according to the ministry.

Al-Shabaab, an Al‑Qaeda*-linked militant group, has been fighting the Somali government and obstructing UN humanitarian activities.

*terrorist organization banned in Russia and other countries

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