SNA and AMISOM seize new areas in Galgadud region

Somali national army together with African Union peace-keeping troops on Thursday seized new areas in Galgadud region.

The captured areas in the region are Eel Garas and Eel Lahelay localities under Eel-buur district.

The district commissioner of Eel-buur speaking to Goobjoog said that Al-shabab withdrew from the localities before joint forces reached the area.

He added that the forces are conducting operations to maintain the security of the seized areas.