Saturday, March 5, 2011

BREAKING NEWS BELED HAWO HAS BEEN CAPTURED : After Weeks of Fighting, Belet-Hawo Ends Up in Army's Hands

Belet-Hawo  (Jubaland state) Somalia — Forces loyal to Somali transitional federal government have taken control of Belet-howo, a border town that lies Somalia-Kenya border, reports said on Saturday. government soldiers joined by Somalia's moderate Ahlu Sunna Waljama' ASWJ are now controlling the town of Belet-hawo in gedo region in southern Somalia after weeks of fighting with Al shabaab fighters.At least 15 people, mainly combatants were so far confirmed slain in the combat. Dozens more others have been also hurt.The governor of Gedo region in southern Somalia under Somali government Mohammed Abdi Kalil contacted  a local redio station based in Mogadishu confirming that Al shabaab have been forced to desert the town.

The governor of gedo state   and The Commander of somali army in jubbbaland region kor- bare adan shire (hiiraale) declined to give further details about the casualties of both warring sides.

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