Ethiopian forces foil Al-Shabaab attack on base at Barhdere

GOOBJOOG NEWS | BARDHERE: The Ethiopian Defense Forces have thwarted an Al-Shabaab attack on their base at Bardhere in Southern Somalia.

According to Somali National Army officials, the Ethiopian forces intercepted two vehicles which were being used by the attackers, foiling the attempted attack.

“The attempted attack was foiled by the vigilant, brave and professional Ethiopian National Defense Forces troops,” a senior Somali National Army official said.

The Ethiopian forces, which is part of the Frontline States (Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti) serving in the country under the African Union and the Somali National Army, have had close collaboration in the fight against Al-Shabaab, registering numerous successes against the militants.

The collaboration between these two forces demonstrates a united front against extremist groups and serves as a powerful deterrent to militia groups seeking to disrupt peace efforts in Somalia.

The frontline states will take part in the second phase of the offensive against the Al-Shabaab which is led by the Somali National Army which is taking control of the country’s security as the ATMIS forces begins its drawdown.