Fierce forest combat kills dozens of Somali forces and militants

At least 30 pro-government fighters and dozens of al Shabaab militants were killed in clashes in Somalia. The fighting took place in the Shabellow forest and is part of a year-long offensive against the al Qaeda-linked group. Despite initial success in seizing territory from the militants, the government forces have experienced setbacks and al Shabaab has been able to reclaim some of the lost territory.