Mogadishu (Sunatimes) Somalia’s parliamentary security committee deputy chairman has defended Kenyan’s recent decision to fight Al-Shabaab rebel group inside Somalia.

Hussein Arale Addan said Kenya has never invaded Somalia, legitimizing the Kenyan actions in parts of Lower Juba.

He said Al-Shabaab has been terrrising Kenyans in the recent past, adding that Kenya has all the reasons to fight the rebel group inside Somalia.

He cautioned Al-Shabaab’s actions inside Somalia and in the neighbouring countries, saying that they will be dealt with accordingly.

He repeated Somalia’s claim that Kenya is just helping its troops in Lower Juba in their fight against the rebel fighters.

His sentiment comes a time there are growing outcries among the Somali legislators over the Kenyan involvement in the fight against Al-Shabaab inside Somalia, accusing it of trying to occupy and infringing Somalia’s sovereignty.

Kenya says its overall campaign strategy is to reduce Al-Shabaab’s effectiveness and to restore TFG authority in order to achieve enduring peace in Somalia.

By Hawo Abdulle