AU forces close in on al-Shabab town
Forces remain on alert in southern Somalia though armed group seems to have fled its stronghold, Marka.
Published On 21 Sep 2012
The town of Marka in southern Somalia is known for being a rebel stronghold that was solidly under the control of al-Shabab.
But two weeks ago, the armed Islamist group fled, abandoning the town almost without a fight. Still, the risk of ambush remains high.
The African Union, which has a heavy troop presence in the area, says al-Shabab might have pulled back but they have not gone away.
Al Jazeera’s Peter Greste reports from Marka.
Source: Al Jazeera