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Mogadishu Al-Shabab militants on Friday killed 12 civilians drilling a well in drought-ravaged southern Somalia, a local resident and official said.

The latest attack happened in the town of Gariley in the southern Gedo region when the militants attacked the crew at its work site.

Terror group also burned dead bodies and drilling equipment, said Mahad Abdi, a local resident who visited the scene and counted the bodies.

The area is among several others suffering from the Horn of Africa’s worst drought in 40 years, leading the United Nations to warn of a very looming famine.

 

Source: Somali National News Agency

Mogadishu National Military on Friday took control of nine villages including Basra area of Middle Shabelle region from Al-Shabab terror group.

Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur told Somali National News Agency (SONNA) that troops also razed several AlShabab terror group barracks.

“These gains are achieved following a well-coordinated operations in the early house of this Friday,” the minister added.

In phone interview, he pointed out that the enemy fled, and troops faced no resistance, meaning no clash and casualties on Somali National Army (SNA).

 

Source: Somali National News Agency

Mogadishu, May God have mercy on the Banadir Commissioner Mr. Farhan Mohamud Adan who died in an operation to fight against the terrorists this morning at 11:30 am. The operation was carried out by the security forces from the border area of ​​Banadir, Middle Shabelle and Lower Shabelle regions.

“We ask God to have mercy on the martyrs who died, and may God bless those who were injured.

“Terrorism is a threat to life, we will never be diverted from our goal of ensuring the security of the country and the elimination of terrorism”, said police spokesman.

 

Source: Somali National News Agency

Mogadishu, The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Daud Aweys Jama condoled the death of the Police Commander of Banadir regional, Gen. Farhan Mohamud Adan (Qarole) who died in an explosion in Basro area, and prayed to Allah to shower his mercy on him.

Minister Daoud also expressed his condolences to the National Media Operators and his family on the death of journalist Ahmed Mohamed Shukur (Ahmed Sodal) who was the representative of Balad district in the Middle Shabelle region of the Somali National Television (SNTV) and was one of the martyrs of the explosion in Basra.

“They were heroes who died while serving their people, we will not forget how they sacrificed their lives for the nation,” said the Minister of Information.

May God have mercy on journalist Ahmed Sodal who was a hero in carrying out his national duty of reporting on the operation to eradicate terrorism.

 

Source: Somali National News Agency

Officers of the Somali National Army Forces spoke to hundreds of people at the Great Mosque in Barire, today after Friday prayers.

The commander of the 18th Bataillon of the Somali Amry, Lieutenant General Liban Yusuf Garre and other officials have informed the people on the ongoing uprising to expel the terrorist group from the country.

The officials also said that the Armed Forces are ready to defend the nation from the terrorist group at a moment’s notice.

Commander Liban Yusuf Garre and the officers who accompanied him promised the local community and the entire Somali nation that their honor and existence will be protected.

On the other hand, the officials who spoke to the community today at the Great Mosque of Barire promised that the Army and the Government will work together.

The National Army in Barire area has repaired the bridge in the area which was destroyed by the insurgents.

 

Source: Somali National News Agency

Mogadishu, The Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Ismael Abdirahman Sh. Bashir attends the conclusion of the two-day meeting of the Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction & Housing in Mogadishu.

The meeting was attended by the Director General, Director of Departments, Consultants and project participants lasted for two days.

The first part of the meeting was chaired by the State Minister of the Ministry of Public Works, Mr. Bashir Mohamed Jama (Gobe), reports were presented on how to improve the work of the Ministry.

Departments of Planning, Reconstruction, Housing, Maintenance of Construction Materials and Regional Roads Construction Project Manager (RIP) presented their current works and plans.

The minister who closed the meeting praised the directors and department heads of the Ministry for their work.

 

Source: Somali National News Agency

Bucharest, The Minister of Communications and Technologies of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Jama Hassan Khalif, participated in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Leadership Election.

The meeting of the Member States of the International Telecommunication Union known as ITU is underway in Bucharest, Romania. A delegation led by the Minister of Communications and Technology is participating on behalf of Somalia.

The Minister of Communications congratulated the new leadership, and highlighted the importance of working to bring the developing countries to those who are advanced in the field of technology and communication, and work together so that everyone in the world would have access to communication services that they can afford and can rely on.

The conference, which opened on September 24, will continue until October 14.

 

Source: Somali National News Agency

Khartoum, The ambassador of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Mohamed Sheikh Isac received at the embassy in Khartoum H.E. Isidro González the New Ambassador of Spain to Sudan, and they had a fruitful discussion on the situation in the region, they also discussed on cooperation and strengthening relations between the two brotherly countries of Somalia and Spain.

 

Source: Somali National News Agency