Al-Shabab attacks AU military base Fighters from the Al-Shabab militant Islamist group have overrun an African Union military base in southern Somalia, inflicting heavy casualties, witnesses have told the BBC.The militants said they have killed 70 AU soldiers at the Janale base, 90km (55 miles) south-east of the capital.AU forces say they are back in control after taking a "tactical withdrawal".Al-Shabab, part of al-Qaeda, is battling the AU-backed government for control of Somalia.
09-02-2015, 10:42 AM
Al-Shabab attacks AU military base
Fighters from the Al-Shabab militant Islamist group have overrun an African Union military base in southern Somalia, inflicting heavy casualties, witnesses have told the BBC.The militants said they have killed 70 AU soldiers at the Janale base, 90km (55 miles) south-east of the capital.AU forces say they are back in control after taking a "tactical withdrawal".Al-Shabab, part of al-Qaeda, is battling the AU-backed government for control of Somalia.
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