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Somali forces kill 14 al-Shabaab fighters in southwest Somalia

Somali forces reportedly killed 14 al-Shabaab fighters in the country’s southwest region. The report concerns an ongoing counterinsurgency operation.

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Continued fighting with al-Shabaab indicates persistent security risks and instability in Somalia.

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  1. Somali forces kill 14 al-Shabaab fighters in southwest region ↗prokerala.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC

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