Senior Al-Shabab Leader Defects, Surrenders to Somali Government
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Wednesday April 24, 2019 - 00:03:49 in Wararka by
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Officials say Aden Abdi Mohamed known as "Aden Obe" surrendered Tuesday near the main Bardhere town. Aden Obe surrendered with another al-Shabab official identified as Food Aden Mohamoud who is described as a taxation official.
Obe held various positions with al-Shabab, including Consultative Council member, and head of Social Affairs. Most recently, he worked for al-Shabab as head of logistics in Lower Jubba region, according to Somali officials.
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Deputy Governor of Gedo region Mohamed Hussein Al-Qaadi said the two men have been in contact with federal government officials who convinced them to defect. He said their defection is a "setback” to al-Shabab.
Obe previously was a member of the Islamic Courts Union which ruled south central Somalia for six months in 2006.
Tuesday April 23, 2019
Somali officials say a senior al-Shabab official has defected from the group and surrendered to the Somali government in the southwestern Gedo region.
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Obe previously was a member of the Islamic Courts Union which ruled south central Somalia for six months in 2006.
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Senior Al-Shabab Leader Defects, Surrenders to Somali Government
Officials say Aden Abdi Mohamed known as "Aden Obe" surrendered Tuesday near the main Bardhere town. Aden Obe surrendered with another al-Shabab official identified as Food Aden Mohamoud who is described as a taxation official. Obe held