The Somali government says that a new military operation against al-Shabab killed nearly 40 militants in Lower Shabelle region.
In a statement by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, the government said the operation was conducted by the Somali National Army and"international partners," a reference to the involvement of airstrikes by the countries supporting Somali forces.
The operation came after government troops received information that militants have been mobilizing in the area to conduct attacks against the public, the statement said. Contacted by VOA Somali, Deputy Information Minister Abdirahman Yusuf al-Adala said the government is checking reports of civilian casualties.
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