At least 11 Somali regional and federal government forces were killed in fierce fighting on Wednesday in the south of the country, officials said.
The fighting occurred in the vicinity of Wayaanta, about 60 kilometers southwest of Kismayo, Jubaland state, after the government forces attacked a suspected gathering spot for the militants.
Three officials with direct knowledge of the fighting who requested not to be identified because they are not allowed to speak with media told VOA Horn of Africa... Читать дальше...