Al-Shabab leave Kismayu
Somalia's al Shabaab rebels have withdrew from the southern Somali city of Kismayu overnight following an assault from the African Union and Kenyan forces. The al Qaeda inspired group vowed to return.
Residents deny presence of AU troops in Kismayo
Some said al-Shabab fighters have gathered in a district to the north of the city which has seen some skirmishes and shelling by AU forces.
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