2024 Busley army base attack explained

On March 23, 2024, the Somali Armed Forces base of Busley in Lower Shabelle was attacked by Al-Shabaab insurgents killing 57 soldiers and ten insurgents[1]

Following an intense shootout with security forces, Al Shabaab fighters were able to capture the base temporarily until it was recaptured soon after.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al Shabaab launches deadly attack on military base in Somalia. Reuters. March 26, 2024.
  2. Web site: Al-Shabaab Fighters Storm Somali Military Base. Barron's. March 26, 2024.
  3. Web site: Al Shabaab launches deadly attack on military base in Somalia. Saltwire. March 26, 2024.
  4. Web site: Al-Shabab terrorists storm military base in Somalia. Daily Sabah. March 26, 2024.
  5. Web site: Al-Shabaab fighters storm Somali military base. The Citizen. March 26, 2024.
  6. Web site: Al Shabaab launches deadly attack on military base in Somali. Times of India. March 26, 2024.
  7. Web site: Al-Shabaab Fighters Storm Somalia’s Military Base Outside Mogadishu. WE News. March 26, 2024.

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