10 civilians kidnapped by al-Shabaab in Somalia .

 Reports from Hiran region say that Al-Shabaab has once again abducted civilians from areas of the region, and at the same time under the town of Beledweyne.  Some of the people who were 'kidnapped' were dropped off in vehicles, while others were sent home, according to one of the officers of the government forces.  The officer also pointed out that there has been an increase in the number of kidnappings committed by the rebels in the Hiran region, citing the reason for this, after the rebellion started in the region, as the local people participated in the war. 

 He also added that they are currently carrying out operations to rescue those civilians who are currently in the hands of Al-Shabaab.  On the other hand, there is no statement so far from the administration of the Hiran region and the officials of the Somali government regarding this action.

  It was a few days ago when two vehicles carrying about 20 people were 'kidnapped' by Al-Shabaab between Halgan and Buulo-Burte in the region.  Hiran is the center of the insurgency against Al-Shabaab that is currently going on in the country's regions, and it is where the heavy operations that are currently going on in the country started.