Sep 16, 2012

New Somali President Inaugurated, al-Shabab Leaves Port City

New Somali President Inaugurated, al-Shabab Leaves Port City: Witnesses say al-Shabab fighters are pulling out of the southern Somali port of Kismayo, the largest city that was still in insurgent hands.  Residents tell VOA that al-Shabab leaders already had fled and that their fighters started leaving Sunday after heavy fighting with Somali and Kenyan troops. Dozens were reported killed and the commander of the Somali forces says al-Shabab has been defeated.  It is not clear where the al-Shabab fighters were heading.  News of ...

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