A delegation led by Hirshabelle President Mohamed Abdi Ware has arrived in Beledweyne, the headquarters of Hiran region.
The President’s delegation which include ministers of Interior and Finance and MPs from Hirshabelle Assembly, was received by officials from Hiran administration, AMISOM and members of civil society organizations at the airport.
President Ware held talks with Hiran administration, intellectuals and elders on his government’s plan to form new forces for the state.
He said the forces are intended to fight against Al-Shabab and recapture towns and villages controlled by the group.
“The first phase of the operation was won, good result was achieved, as you know, the operation conducted in some parts Hiran region, therefore I wish, the second phase which is [ aimed] to reopen the road linking Beledweyne to Bula-burde will be launched before the beginning of the Ramadhan,” said Ware.
The President’s comes a day after Somali forces backed by AMISOM troops recaptured several villages along Mahas-Beledweyne road.
Last week, hundreds of Somali forces led by Hiran Governor, Ali Jeyte Osman engaged in heavy fighting with Al-Shabab where the government forces recovered weapons, a vehicle and medical supplies from Al-Shabab.
The forces have stepped up operations against Al-Shabab in Hiran, Middle and Lower Shabelle regions since February when Somali President declared new offensives against the group.
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