Al-Shabab Attacks Military Bases in Southern Somalia
Officials say attacks started off with suicide car bombs on both bases, followed by infantry attack
Officials say attacks started off with suicide car bombs on both bases, followed by infantry attack
Attack helicopter gunships are used for the first time
The strikes come just days after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to remove the majority
The US military says the action was carried out to defend Afghan security forces
Militants drove suicide vehicle at camp west of Kismayo
Separately, Somali leaders sign pact outlining model for election in which security will be an issue
Heavily-armed al-Shabab militants, who control parts of the region, tried to impose taxes on residen
Agents sent to Memphis, St. Louis, in program unrelated to more controversial deployment to Portland
The deadliest attack took place in Wanlaweyn, 90 kilometers west of Mogadishu, when an improvised ex
AFRICOM says al-Shabab used the camps to launch terror attacks on civilians
Zubair al-Muhajir's identity and defection was verified through Somali officials and previous al-Sha
Al-Shabab has launched several attacks inside Kenya, including assaults on schools and shopping mall
The attack in southern Kandahar province also injured two US service members