Galmudug state announces its readiness to launch a major attack against Al-Shabaab

 
The government of Galmudug state in central Somalia has announced its readiness to launch operations against the Al-Shabaab movement, which controls areas in the state.

The Minister of Information in Galmudug, Abshir Abdi Sheikho, indicated that his state has completed preparations to start a military operation aimed at expelling Al-Shabaab fighters from the areas of Galmudug state.

It is expected that the second phase of the war against the Al-Shabaab movement loyal to Al-Qaeda will start soon, with the participation of forces from neighboring countries - Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti -.