Busley army base attack | |||||
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Part of the Somali Civil War (2009–present) | |||||
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Belligerents | |||||
Al-Shabaab | |||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||
Unknown | Liban Gol'ad † | ||||
Casualties and losses | |||||
10 killed (Somali Government claim) |
57 killed (Al-Shabaab claim) 10 killed (Somali Government claim) |
On March 23, 2024, the Somali Armed Forces base of Busley in Lower Shabelle was attacked by Al-Shabaab insurgents killing 57 soldiers and ten insurgents[1]
Following an intense shootout with security forces, Al Shabaab fighters were able to capture the base temporarily until it was recaptured soon after.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
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