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AMISOM, Somali forces repulse Al-Shabaab ambush in central Somalia

Xinhua, May 16, 2016 Adjust font size:

Somalia militant group, Al-Shabaab attacked a military base in Halgan village in Hiiran region,central Somalia on Sunday night but were repulsed by African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and Somali forces.

Halgan commissioner Guhad Abdi told Xinhua on Monday that the forces were able to resist and push the militants away.

"Our soldiers fought back Al-Shabaab attack last night after the militants attempted an attack on Halgan village which is under our control," said Abdi.

Abdi said the attack lasted for a short period and there were no casualties confirmed yet.

Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.

Ethiopian troops under the AMISOM mandate operate in the area alongside Somali forces. Endit