As Somalia Leads the Fight, a Global Coalition is Needed to Defeat Al-Shabab

[Deeq A.]

The war on terror in Somalia is entering a crucial stage as Somali security forces backed by allied civilian fighters continue to wage an all-out war against Al-Shabab taking back large swathes of territory, liberating villages and towns across south-central Somalia. As the military operations to stamp out Al-Shabab gains momentum each passing day, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s (HSM) calls for the elimination and total defeat of the Al-Qaida - aligned terrorists has received plaudits from security analysts in Somalia and across the world.

Source: Hiiraan Online