ASWJ fighters take over El-Shil village in Galgadud

Published On: Thursday, May, 24 2012 - 14:53:23 This post has been viewed 906 times

Fighters from Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama in central Somalia have on Wednesday night captured El-Shil village which lies few kilometers eastern of Elbur district in Galgadud region from al-Shabaab fighters according to ASWJ officials.

ASWJ security commander of Elbur district, Abdi Hassan Mohamed, told Sunatimes that fighters from ASWJ attacked al-Shabaab positions in the village of El-Shil and have taken control over the area.

Meanwhile, the commander stated that ASWJ administration is taking steps to establish a special security unit to address the risen insecurity activities that have been witnessed in the regions administered by the group in recent times.

The pro government Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama controls parts of central Somalia and has been battling out with al-Shabaab fighters over the years.

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