Kenyan Soldiers Advance Even More Into Somalia -- News Roundup October 18, 2011

Kenyan Troops Advance in Somalia, Pursuing Al-Shabab -- Voice of America

Kenyan forces have entered a second part of southern Somalia as part of operations against militant group al-Shabab.

Officials and witnesses confirmed to VOA Somali Service Tuesday that Kenyan troops, backed by helicopters, moved through the border town of El-Waq on Monday and are now in Somalia's Gedo region.

Kenyan troops have also been seen near the al-Shabab-controlled town of Afmadow in the Jubba region. Residents are reported to be fleeing the town in fear of a battle.

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