CAIRO, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The Somali army has killed more than 130 al-Shabaab militants in security operations in southern Somalia, in collaboration with international partners, the Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Somalia's armed forces have eliminated 130 al-Shabaab militants in the Kudhaa town of the Lower juba region, in coordination with international partners, the ministry said in a press release.
They have also carried out an "extensive" 24-hour operation that led to injuries and weapons' seizure, it added, affirming that the region is under "full control". (end) aff.hb