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It’s been confirmed that Somali militant group al-Shabaab has taken over Halgan town in Hiiraan, central Somalia.
Residents are reportedly fleeing their homes. The sudden pull-out by AMISOM troops and the subsequent al-Shabaab takeover has raised security concerns in the country, which is currently conducting crucial elections.
CCTV’s Abdulaziz Billow has more from Mogadishu.
