In a significant development in the ongoing fight against terrorism in Somalia, a special meeting was recently convened between Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhuddin, the Commander of the Somali National Army, and Colonel David Haskell, the Commander of the US Special Forces in Somalia.
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The Somali National Army is gearing up for a decisive offensive against the terrorist group, and the involvement of the US Special Forces is expected to bolster their efforts significantly. The combined efforts of the Somali National Army and the US Special Forces are expected to create a powerful force capable of effectively countering the militant group.
The joint operation is also likely to have a broader impact on the security situation in the Horn of Africa, as Al-Shabaab has been a significant destabilizing factor in the region.
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