Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Al-Shabab extremists kill at least 20 travelers in Somalia By: FOXNews.com September 03, 2022 at 11:33 AM EDT Al-Shabab extremists killed 20 travelers in Somalia, burning seven vehicles Saturday morning in an alleged retaliation by the al Qaeda-affiliated group. Somali state media and residents say the extremist group al-Shabab killed at least 20 people and burned seven vehicles transporting food in the Hiran region Saturday morning.Residents said the attack was in retaliation for a local mobilization against the al Qaeda-affiliated group."The victims were drivers and passengers transporting food supplies from Beletweyne to Mahas, and a total of seven trucks carrying food and vehicles used by the passengers were set ablaze," resident Hassan Abdulle told The Associated Press by phone.The attack came a day after government forces destroyed land mines that al-Shabab had planted on the busy road connecting Beletweyne and Mataban with the intent to target travelers.US DRONE STRIKE KILLS 13 AL-SHABAB FIGHTERS IN SOMALIAAl-Shabab confirmed the attack and claimed to have killed 20 locally mobilized militia members.The Somali government has condemned the "barbaric" attack and reiterated its support for local mobilization against the extremist group that holds significant parts of central and southern Somalia. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Al-Shabab extremists kill at least 20 travelers in Somalia By: FOXNews.com September 03, 2022 at 11:33 AM EDT Al-Shabab extremists killed 20 travelers in Somalia, burning seven vehicles Saturday morning in an alleged retaliation by the al Qaeda-affiliated group. Somali state media and residents say the extremist group al-Shabab killed at least 20 people and burned seven vehicles transporting food in the Hiran region Saturday morning.Residents said the attack was in retaliation for a local mobilization against the al Qaeda-affiliated group."The victims were drivers and passengers transporting food supplies from Beletweyne to Mahas, and a total of seven trucks carrying food and vehicles used by the passengers were set ablaze," resident Hassan Abdulle told The Associated Press by phone.The attack came a day after government forces destroyed land mines that al-Shabab had planted on the busy road connecting Beletweyne and Mataban with the intent to target travelers.US DRONE STRIKE KILLS 13 AL-SHABAB FIGHTERS IN SOMALIAAl-Shabab confirmed the attack and claimed to have killed 20 locally mobilized militia members.The Somali government has condemned the "barbaric" attack and reiterated its support for local mobilization against the extremist group that holds significant parts of central and southern Somalia. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd