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There have been explosions in Aden Yabal district, which were caused by mines that Al-Shabaab planted on the entrance roads to the district as well as important centers before withdrawing.

Since President Hassan Sheikh came to power in May, Al-Shabaab attacked three hotels – two in Mogadishu – Hayat and Villa Rays while the third one is Takawal hotel in Kismayo city.

Sources say that the United States and Turkish forces based in the capital Mogadishu have bombed Al-Shabaab's defensive bases from the air, which forced the militants to flee.

Somali defense officials said current operations will be boosted upon the return of 5,000 more soldiers trained in Eritrea, although no date has yet been set.

UK Minister Mitchell praised the Somali government and its people for their courage and commitment to fight against Al-Shabaab and progress in debt relief through economic reforms.

As many as 600 Al-Shabaab members were killed in the past three months, according to a PM report marking the 100th day of his stay in office this week.

At least 8 people died in the terrorist attack, according to the government, and it ended yesterday afternoon after over 20 hours of standoff. All five gunmen were killed by the police.

In a statement, the ministry added that the elders reached Al-Shabaab-controlled areas in Galmudug. It is unclear why the elders opted to make the surprise move.

There was no immediate confirmation of the casualty figures as the security forces still battle to end the siege at the hotel.

Waxaa la maqlay Qarax weyn oo xigtay rasaas xooggan, taasoo ay ridayeen Ciidanka ilaaladda hotel-ka, oo ku yaalla nawaaxiga Godka Jilicow.

The SNA office stated that the military operations against Al-Shabaab will continue until they remove the militants from the areas and districts in the Middle Shabelle region under their control.

Degaanka Ceel-Dheere wuxuu ku yaallaa inta u dhaxaysa Shabeellaha Dhexe iyo Hiiraan, waxayna ahayd meel Al-Shabaab isaga kala gudbaan dagaalyahanadeeda Koonfurta iyo Bartamaha dalka.