Somali troops with the
support of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) this
morning capture Lanta‐Buro village, the site of
a major al Shabaab training camp.Lanta‐Buro, 40km west of Mogadishu, housed
political prisoners during the Siad Barre regime but has since been
converted into a major terrorist training camp by the Al
Qaeda‐affiliated Al‐ Shabaab.The move to take the camp comes at a critical time
for the capital as it prepares to host a National Constituent Assembly
which will adopt a provisional constitution and end 12 years of
transitional government.AMISOM Force Commander, Lieutenant General Andrew
Gutti, said the operation would enhance security in the capital by
denying the terrorists a base from which to launch attacks.“AMISOM is committed to supporting the peace
process in Somalia and this operation will not only bring relief to the
population in that particular area, but will also help create a safer
environment in the capital,” he said.“Our aim is to ensure that the people of Somalia
can continue to pursue national reconciliation free of the fear of
terrorist attack,” he added.Since the UN Security Council boosted AMISOM troop
numbers to over 17,000, the force has been expanding outside Mogadishu
and has helped the Somali government secure major strategic towns across
the country including Afgooye, on the Shabelle river; Afmadow, the
second largest city in the southern region of Lower Jubba; and most
recently Balaad to the north of the capital. Additionally, AMISOM troops
are present in Baidoa, the capital of the Bay region, and Beletweyne in
the northern region of Hiiran.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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