Al-Shabaab

Several Al-Shabaab militants killed in Somalia military operation

MOGADISHU - Muslimchronicle

Several Al-Shabaab militants were killed on Sunday in a military operation in Somalia's southwestern region, officials said. South West State spokesman Noradin Abokar told journalists that the militants were killed in a joint operation by federal and state forces in Burhakaba district in Bay region. "The militants were hiding in the area and waylaying public transport vehicles and demanding levies,"Read more

Somalia condemns deadly terror attack in Egypt

Mogadishu - Muslimchronicle

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, widely known as Farmajo, on Saturday condemned Friday's terrorist attack in a mosque in Egypt that has left over 300 people dead. Farmajo, whose country has faced increased terror attacks from Al-Shabaab militants, said the heinous attack targeting innocent Muslims performing Friday prayers in Egypt's North Sinai, was against Islam. "This attack depicts the brutalRead more

5 Al-Shabaab militants killed, 7 others arrested in S. Somalia

Mogadishu - Muslimchronicle

Five Al-Shabaab militants were killed and seven others arrested in military operations at Basra and Jambalul locations in Middle and Lower Shabelle regions of southern Somalia, officials said on Monday. Government Army Commander Omar Dhere said Somali National Army (SNA) conducted the operations in several areas, mainly Basra near Bal'ad town in Middle Shabelle region and Jambalul location near AfgoyeRead more

Somali president says increased attacks not to deter anti-terror efforts

Mogadishu - Muslimchronicle

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed said Sunday increased terror attacks will not derail his administration's anti-terrorism efforts. Speaking a day after Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for killing more than 20 people including lawmakers, security officers and regional officials at Nasa Hablod II hotel, the president said the insurgents were only out to create fear and despondency among Somalis. "Al-Shabaab are terrifiedRead more

Bombs kill at least 17 in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu

Mogadishu - Muslimchronicle

Two car bombs killed at least 17 people in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Saturday, police said, while militant group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility. A suicide car bomb was rammed into a hotel, Nasahablod Two, about 600 metres from the presidential palace, and then armed militants stormed the building, police said. A few minutes later a car bomb exploded near the formerRead more

Somalia confirms 20 militants killed in military base attack

Mogadishu - Muslimchronicle

At least 20 Al-Shabaab militants were killed and several others injured early Sunday when the insurgents raided a military base in the outskirts of Somalia's coastal city of Kismayo. Ismail Sahardid with Somalia National Army (SNA) confirmed the attack at Buulo Guduud, some 30 kilometers north of Kismayo at dawn which caused casualties on both sides. "Terrorists attacked our baseRead more

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants kill 5 police officers in Kenya's border

Garissa - Muslimchronicle

Suspected Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab on Tuesday killed five police officers and injured another during an ambush in Garissa County in northeast Kenya, police said. source: xinhuaRead more

Somali forces arrest 3 Al-Shabaab militants near Kenyan border

Mogadishu - Muslimchronicle

Security forces from Somalia's Jubabland State on Wednesday arrested three Al-Shabaab terrorists during an operation conducted in Dhobley town in southern part of the Horn of Africa nation. Haybe Ahmed Abdullahi, Jubbaland State forces Commander for Dhobley town told reporters that the insurgents were planning to carry out explosive attacks in the town. "We learned of possible terrorist attack hereRead more

At least 10 killed in attack in Kenya's coastal county

Lamu - Muslimchronicle

At least ten people were killed and an unknown number injured after suspected Al-Shabaab militants attacked a Kenyan village in the coastal Lamu region early Saturday. A senior police officer in Lamu said the militants descended on Jima/Poromoko area of Lamu County and attacked civilians at around 4:30 am. "This morning Al-Shabaab slaughtered eight to ten people in their housesRead more