Somalia: Islamist Groups Prepare For “major battle” in Central Regions

Mogadishu, 10 June 2009 (Somalilandpress) – Groups that were involved in recent fighting in Galgaduud Region [central Somalia], Al-Shabab and Hisb Al-Islam on one side and Ahlu Sunna wal Jama’a forces are said to be preparing for a major battle in the Region as both sides rearm and mobilise their forces.

Hisb Al-Islam forces from Mogadishu have arrived in Galgaduud Region and are planning to launch a major offensive in the region together with their colleagues who have been fighting Ahlu Sunna wal Jama’a forces in the past few days.

Reliable sources in El Bur indicate that Al-Shabab and Hisb Al-Islam have held talks in the town to discuss the current situation in the wider Galgaduud Region.

The leader of Hisb Al-Islam, Sheikh Hasan Dahir Aweys has been in El bur for the last fighting.

Meanwhile, Ahlu Sunna wal Jama’a forces are currently engaged in preparation for a major showdown with Al-Shabab and Hisb Al-Islam as they have also received reinforcement and arms from their militias who travelled from areas that are under their control in Galgaduud Region.

Abdinasir Mohamed
Somalilandpress
Mogadishu, Somalia

Published by: R Mo

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