Army Recaptures Key Coastal Town From Al-Shabaab
January 17 2023
Somali forces have recaptured a coastal town from Al-Shabaab militants, reports the Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu).
On Monday morning, Somali National Army (SNA) forces and local militias entered the town of Harerdhere in the north-central Mudug region without resistance.
Al-Shabaab forces withdrew from the town, which it used as a financial and staging hub, prior to military's arrival, officials said.
Somali troops also recaptured the town of Gal’ad near Harerdhere on Monday.
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