AU and Somali troops retake Adan-Yabale locality following Al-Shabaab withdrawal

AMISOM’s Ethiopian and SNA  forces have captured Adan-yabaal town from Al-Shabaab militants following the withdrawal of the group.

The group, which wants to depose internationaly recognised government of Somalia, has been forced out of its major strongholds by the African and Somali forces but continues to launch bomb and gun attacks against officials and politicians

“We captured Wanlaweyn as our first key town on our long advance to Baidoa. No resistance registered, no casualty,” said Adan-yabaal chief, Mohaud Sheikh Hassan who has been outside of the town since Al-Shabaab took control of the area.

The troops with battle-wagons and tanks have been staying near the village for last two days, according to locals in the area.

In recent years, Somali and Amisom forces have pushed Al-Shabaab fighters out of major cities, but the group has continued to launch attacks on the government and other targets. The group still controls large swathes of territory in rural areas.

Ethiopia has in Somalia which are part of the African Union mission, with more than 4,000 soldiers based in Southern Somalia.