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Somalia: Three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel were injured in an explosion during their normal patrols within Kismayu area, Somalia. Chief of the Defence Forces, General Julius Karangi Thursday said the soldiers were injured on Wednesday when an IED exploded between Kismayu and Afmadow junction as an AMISOM convoy was passing on its routine duties. Two other Somali civilians also suffered minor injuries and are receiving treatment at an AMISOM medical facility in Kismayu. “The Chief of the Defence Forces, General Julius Karangi strongly condemns the attacks aimed at undermining the gains by AMISOM forces,” said a statement from the KDF headquarters. Gen Karangi re- affirmed KDF’s efforts to protect and support the people of Somalia as they rebuild their country KDF are under AMISOM in Somalia and have been in operation there since October 2011. The offensive was launched following a spade of kidnappings of foreigners from Kenya blamed on the militant group. The Kenyan and Somali governments accuse the militant group Alshabaab of being behind growing insecurity along the common border of the two countries.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:46:25 +0000

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