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Al-Shabaab commander surrenders in central Somalia

Xinhua, April 17, 2016 Adjust font size:

A senior Al-Shabaab commander surrendered to Somali army at a village near Galcad town in Galgudud region of central Somalia on Sunday, officials said.

Somali National Army Commander in the region Col. Ahmed Mohamed told reporters that Ahmed Mohamud Afrah accepted amnesty and surrendered to the government. Endit