At least 59 members of the Islamist group were killed, as well as four soldiers, in two separate
operations in the Garilay area of Galgaduud region and in the Hawadlay area of the Middle Shabelle
region. The operation is highly likely a success for government forces, whose offensive against alShabaab has stalled with the exception of few regions. Progress in Galgaduud follows the liberation
of the town of Ali Yabal last week.