Somalis happy about Al-shabab defeat

[Captain24]

Somalis are celebrating reports of the defeat of the Islamic fundamentalist group al-Shabab after several members of their fighters were killed Sunday in fierce clashes in central Somalia. Al-Shabab, described as by Washington as a terrorist organization, clashed with Islamist group Ahlu Sunna Waljamaca for control of central Somalia as Ethiopian troops began their crucial withdrawal. Several al-Shabab militant fighters were reported killed and their weapons seized. Sheik Abdulkarim Risak is a senior officer of the Islamic group Ahlu Sunna Waljamaca. He tells reporter Peter Clottey that his fighters will continue fighting al-Shabab until they are flushed out of Somalia.

"As you already know, early in the morning they (al-Shabab) came from different places to Gruael. You know, most of the Somalis call them al-Shabab, but in the Somali language we say they are al-Shaar because they are evil really. They come fighting in different places and killed a lot of people, but Allah willing, we saved our people and we pushed them back some kilometers," Risak noted.

He said his Ahlu Sunna Waljamaca fighters would continue to protect mainstream defenseless Somalis.

"We are defending ourselves. We are defending our wives. And we are defending our religion. Our religion prohibits Muslims fighting among ourselves, and you know, these people are not Muslims at all. They are foreign fighters, and I think they are al-Qaeda. But al-Qaeda is not functioning here in Somalia," he said.

Risak said his group is full of devout Muslims who pleaded with al-Shabab not to attack them, but claims that was not heeded.

"In here we consider Islam as a very good religion and we are not at war with anybody. We already told them to please not enter into our area of influence and internal affairs, but they refused that," Risak pointed out.

He said his group would continue to flush out fighters belonging to al-Shabab.

"Thanks to Allah, we have taught them a lesson today because they left at least 50 persons dead. And I think most of them are foreigners, and maybe they might be coming from South East Asia. And today they have received a good lesson. And I think they would not fight again because this is the latest casualties they have received in Gureal... and now we are moving to the capital, Mogadishu. We will continue to chase them wherever they are, and even if they are in a corner of our country, I think we would not stop our fighting," he said.

Meanwhile, Somali political analysts say there is a high possibility that the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops could usher in a new chapter of violence, adding that it may also open a window of opportunity to bring some Islamist groups into the political process and form a broad, inclusive government.

Some witnesses of Sunday's clashes between al-Shabab and Ahlu Sunna Waljamaca say at least 20 people, mostly fighters of al-Shabab, were killed.

[Captain24]

Where is Shirib, Voltage and the rest of Al-shabab Supporters? Where are the ones who said they will sweep the whole North and march into Galkayo? Can't even get past Guriceel. They were defeated by mere 80 fighters

[Ina Baxar]

Just as Costa was banned for posting these type of pics , ^this guy should be disciplined !

[muslim-man]

Ina LillAH wa waina ileyhi rajicuun.

bal fiiri bahalkan meydka somaliyeed oo dhulka daadsan ku faraxsan?

f-king naanabka tahay was

[QansaGabeyle]

No moderators to delete this stupid thread?

[ahmed_gurey]

ohh shit thats gruesome....they dnt look al-shabaab but, where's there uniform.

[Dhaga Bacayl]

Are their eyes supposed to be opened like that. I never seen a dead person before.

Qofkii dhiig Islaam kibir u quba sidaasaa u dan bayn.

[muslim-man]

Alshababs have uniform?

They look like clueless little men. May Allah have mercy on their souls. no where else is the loss of lives more cheaper than in somalia and gaza. At least the gazan's are put to death by an outsider tyrant. When will this skinny on skinny violence end?

[sadeboi]

Delete this and ban him mods!

[Solna__]

Just as Costa was banned for posting these type of pics , ^this guy should be disciplined !

Who told you Costa was banned ?

i just dont like this site anymore

[Twisted_Logic]

Where is Shirib, Voltage and the rest of Al-shabab Supporters? Where are the ones who said they will sweep the whole North and march into Galkayo? Can't even get past Guriceel. They were defeated by mere 80 fighters

Bro,

You shouldn't have posted the dead pictures. It is quite unethical.

[Somalistan]

Captain nacal waxii iska kaa dhalay ku yaal.

[Solna__]

Peole die whats big deal

if you cant watch the pictures of dead people then you are PU55Y