Mogadishu:- Government forces backed by African Union troops have secured an area of 30 kms North West of the capital Mogadishu.

 Security forces say that the capture of Saqiro sub-district and its surroundings has dealt a big blow to the Al-Shabaab fighters who have used such locations to stage sporadic attacks on the capital.

They also say this is a major step in securing the strategic Mogadishu-Afgooye road that serves as a life line to thousands of people in south Somalia.

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Source: PRESSTV