Mogadishu - Ethiopian troops serving the UN-mandated African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) were attacked by Al shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle region on Monday. The troops were in a convey heading to Burhakabo town in Baay region, when they were attacked in Lower Shabelle region on Monday, according to locals who spoke to Radio Shabelle. The attack began with IED blast, and followed by heavy exchange of gunfire between the militants and the AMISOM soldiers. There no immediate confirmation of the casualties.
