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Somali forces overrun Al-Shabaab stronghold in El Buur offensive
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    Thursday March 13, 2025


    Armed local fighters, alongside Somali security forces, patrol a rural area near Ceelbuur district in the Galgaduud region on March 13, 2025. 

    Mogadishu (HOL) — Local security forces launched a major offensive late Thursday, overrunning an Al-Shabaab stronghold in Biyo Cadle, a rural area near El Buur district in central Somalia’s Galgaduud region, military officials confirmed.

    The pre-dawn raid targeted a heavily fortified militant base that was being used as a staging ground for attacks on civilian communities. Military sources described the operation as a direct response to increased Al-Shabaab activity.

    Initial reports indicate multiple casualties on both sides, though the exact toll remains unconfirmed. Officials stated that several militants were killed, and the base was seized, dealing a significant blow to the group’s operations in the region.

    The latest offensive is part of an intensified campaign by local forces to weaken Al-Shabaab’s presence in central Somalia. Over the past month, security forces have conducted multiple operations, including a major assault on El Buur that resulted in heavy militant losses.

    Authorities vowed to sustain military pressure on the group, reaffirming their commitment to securing the region and preventing further attacks.

     





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