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Somalia’s South West State integrates local fighters into regional forces

By , based on Caasimada Online

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Somalia’s South West administration has integrated local soldiers who had operated in Qoryooley district for more than 14 years into its Daraawiish forces. The soldiers received their first salaries and are due to take part in security operations, according to a statement from the regional administration reported by Caasimada.

The regional forces of Somalia’s South West State have incorporated local fighters who had defended Qoryooley district, in the Lower Shabelle region, for more than 14 years, according to a statement from the regional administration carried by Caasimada Online. The soldiers received their first salary when they were incorporated into the Daraawiishta forces.

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