Interview with ASWJ Sheikh Mohamed Yusuf (Awlibax)
Why the ASWJ are eying Kismayo?
We are eying Kismayo because it is a very strategic place for any group. Our main priority is to liberate the town and end the oppression they subjected on the people. Kismayo being a finance generating source and the main source of income for al-Shabaab and once we secure the town, that will deprive them of resources and will lead to their downfall. Kismayo is an outlet to the outside world and the group gets assistance through the sea and we want to distract that from the group.
Which allied forces are planning to take over Kismayo from al-Shabaab? When?
The allied forces who want to liberate Kismayo are clear and they are not debatable. The major forces who want to capture Kismayo are KDF, TFG, ASWJ and Ras Kamboni militia. Together we are planning to capture the town very soon. We are now cleaning the al-Qaeda linked group from most Gedo region and Lower Juba. Our soldiers are planning to free the remaining town of Gedo, Lower and Middle Juba from the Somali enemies before the end of this year. We want the port city to be the under the control of ASWJ.
Who will be in charge of the city after the fall of al-Shabaab?
Currently we cannot predict who will be in charge of the city since there are many political groups targeting the control of the town once the al-Shabaab moves away from the town. It is our aim to be the group in charge since we have confidence with the people in those regions. The other groups like the newly formed Azania, Harti and the Ras Kamboni militia want to claim the future control of the town but all that will prove futile as we are the proper authority to take charge of the town. kkkkkkkkkkkkk it seems ASWJ officials are as delusional as our Snet Sade members
Interview with Ras Kamboni Official Abdullahi Mohamud Mohamed
To get another perspective, Somalia Report also interviewed Ras Kamboni official Abdullahi Mohamud Mohamed.
What are the main objectives of Ras Kamboni militia group?
Our first main target is to eradicate the Al-Qaeda allied militia of al-Shabaab from Middle and Lower Jubba regions and even southern Somalia. Our second target is to capture Kismayo and establish a semi-autonomous state in the Lower and Middle regions which we believe is the only solution that we can develop the regions socially, economically and politically.
Who will take the control of Kismayo if and when al-Shabaab is defeated?
Before the TFG and KDF were in the regions, we were the only group to fight against al-Shabaab and tried to liberate regions under the control. Now we get support from the TFG and KDF forces and we started working as allied forces so our expectation of seizing Kismayo is high and also ruling towns in the region. The truth hath been spoken
Who will be the head of the state you want to establish?
Ras Kamboni Leader Ahmed Madobe
Shiekh Ahmed Madobe who is currently our top leader will serve that position of leadership and we are satisfied with him. He is a man of integrity who can lead the people in the regions in a better way which we believe everyone will admire. The rightful leader of the Holy City, there is no doubt in this
We heard that ASWJ are also interesting Kismayo. Can you comment on this?
We are actually confused as to why ASWJ are interested in Kismayo as they have neither taken part in the liberation process which is going on in Lower and Middle Jubba regions nor have they suggested their interest previously. ASWJ controls and operates in Gedo and the central regions of Somalia. They do not even hail from the Lower and Middle regions so it is better for them to swallow their saliva and stop interfering in our policy. Verily here is a warning to the people of thievery
Finally what is your suggestion?
First I would like to send my appreciation to the residents of Middle Jubba who supported us in the liberation of the region and are now ready to work with our forces until we gain the main victory which is capturing Kismayo. Secondly, I want to tell my people that there are so many groups with specific interests in the regions who want to create confusion among our people so tell them to be very vigilant and aware what is going on these days. The natives of the region stand day and night in their support of the RK commandos
http://www.somaliareport.com/index.php/ ... ye_Kismayo
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