Somali army kills 30 al-Shabab fighters in southern region

MOGADISHU, March 22: Somali National Army (SNA) on Tuesday killed 30 al-Shabab militants and injured several others after heavy fighting between the two sides in southern Somalia.

SNA Infantry Commander Mohamed Tahlil Bihi told the Somali News Agency that the army backed by pro-government militia, Ma'awisley, repulsed the militants during the operation.