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.
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.
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.
The anti-government movement is marking six months of demonstrations.
Police said the arrest showed how the matter was being taken "extremely seriously".
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