Somalia's army soldiers and peacekeepers from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) enter the town of Barawe during the second phase of Operation Indian Ocean October 6, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Feisal Omar
Somalia's Islamist Rebels Down But Not Out After Military Setbacks -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Military strikes that drove al Shabaab rebels from a strategic Somali port this week and killed their leader last month have dealt the group a hefty blow, but it is far too soon to declare victory say Somalis, Western diplomats and military commanders.
Youths celebrated the routing of al Shabaab from Barawe by playing street soccer for the first time in six years, one of many activities banned by the austere Islamists alongside chewing the stimulant khat and watching satellite television.
But the shadow of al Shabaab, even after its weekend defeat at the hands of African peacekeepers and Somali troops, still looms over residents, all too aware of the group's ability to melt away and return with devastating guerrilla-style raids.
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Update: Somalia: Victories over al-Shabab are not bringing peace -- Deutsche Welle
My Comment: Somalia has been in a state of constant war for decades .... even after they have been defeated, the remnants from groups like al-Shabaab are going to be around for a very long time.
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