Somalia sends more than 200 military vehicles toward Burhakabo

Somalia sends more than 200 military vehicles toward Burhakabo

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s federal government sent more than 200 military vehicles toward Burhakabo on Saturday, after forces loyal to former Southwest president Abdiasis Laftagaren seized the town last week. Officials have previously vowed to retake Burhakabo and other towns recently wrested from the federal government by Laftagaren’s forces, and to crush the rebel forces. […]

Federal Troops Make Second Advance on Buurhakaba After Reported Loss of Three Armored Vehicles

The Federal Government of Somalia’s renewed advance towards Buurhakaba follows an earlier failed attempt in which Al-Shabaab reportedly destroyed or disabled three armoured vehicles. The federal government has yet to disclose the number of soldiers killed or wounded in the attack, raising questions about transparency as the confrontation with South West State intensifies. BUURHAKABA, BAY...